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Justice Shake-Up: Guatemala’s new attorney general, Gabriel Estuardo García Luna, took office and immediately promised a “no political persecution” Public Ministry—while announcing major changes, including the closure of the FECI unit, saying it lost public credibility and will enter a liquidation phase. Anti-Corruption Backdrop: The move follows years of conflict over the prosecutor’s office’s credibility under Consuelo Porras, with President Bernardo Arévalo framing the shift as an end to “political-criminal” capture. Diplomacy Watch: In parallel, Guatemala’s ambassador-designate to St. Kitts and Nevis presented credentials, underscoring continued regional outreach. Regional Ripple: Elsewhere in the week’s coverage, Guatemala was also mentioned in U.S.-linked immigration and health stories, including a measles exposure alert tied to travel from Guatemala City. Business/Connectivity: A Latin America logistics firm serving Guatemala highlighted a communications upgrade meant to unify customer support across multiple countries.

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