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President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arevalo de Leonpresented this Wednesday the results of the first month of his government’s work and highlighted the conclusions corruption in government institutions and
President of Guatemala, Bernardo Arevalo de Leonpresented this Wednesday the results of the first month of his government’s work and highlighted the conclusions corruption in government institutions and achievements in the field of civil security.
“We have recalled 878 people employed in the state whose positions were ghosts. and most of them had signs of corruption in their actions,” Arevalo de Leon emphasized during a press conference held at the National Palace of Culture (seat of government).
The president @BArevalodeLeon reported that 878 people were removed from various positions in the state because they were bogus positions or were accused of corruption. @Guatevision_tv @free press pic.twitter.com/1bMlIcJ2a0
— Leslie Sanchez (@lsanchez_gtv) February 14, 2024
Arevalo de Leon stressed that his government is “transparent” and focused on achieving goals to improve the country’s internal security.
The 67-year-old president, who took office on January 14, reversed some decrees of his predecessor Alejandro Giammattei (2020-2024) and fired the director of the Civil Aviation Authority. Francis Arguetabecause of allegations of corruption in the country’s airport administration.
In such conditions, after many years of neglect, we find the equipment and furniture of the La Aurora International Airport. ⚠️
Through the Airport Rescue Table, we will coordinate efforts to restore this important facility. 🛫 pic.twitter.com/C8OlHrxCwj
— Government of Guatemala (@GuatemalaGob) February 13, 2024
The President of Guatemala added.
In the first month of our government, we have decided to pay special attention to issues that we know are sensitive to the majority of the population.
In addition, he recalled that searches had been carried out in the country’s main prisons and assured that “Guatemala is moving forward in the fight against extortion; in recent days, nine searches have been carried out in prisons in order to seize illegal materials with which extortion is carried out.” “
Guatemala’s new president came to power after navigating a contentious transition characterized by attempts by the attorney general Consuelo Porrasto annul Arévalo de Leon’s electoral victory achieved on 20 August.
The Arevalo de Leon administration is considered the first progressive administration in a Central American country.
This Thursday, the Guatemalan president will travel to Europe as part of his first international tour, which includes a meeting with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macronand the King of Spain, Philip VI.
(according to information from EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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