2023-12-12 21:49:00
Panorama General: President Alejandro Giammattei has spoken out about the measures adopted by the United States government in relation to the 300 Guatemalan citizens, including 100 deputies.
In his statement, the president expressed his “strong rejection of the intimidating actions that seek to intimidate Guatemalan citizens.” He also recalled that Guatemala is a democratic republic and requested absolute respect for the rule of law.
What you should know: In the statement, the country’s leader also denounced the media and political manipulation by some members of the United States Government against Guatemala.
In addition, he asked members of both Houses of the United States Congress, in the exercise of their oversight work, to hold the State Department accountable for its behavior toward Guatemala. The statement emphasizes that “the principles of Public International Law demand active diplomacy that promotes respect for the independence and sovereignty of States.” Finally, the document concludes by stating that “in Guatemala there is no action that can prevent elected authorities from assuming their positions.”
As Constitutional President of the Republic of Guatemala and in my capacity as head of State, to the national and international community, I make known: pic.twitter.com/atpDDhQzu8
— Alejandro Giammattei (@DrGiammattei) December 12, 2023
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