Guatemala
While Guatemala holds regular elections that are generally free, organized crime and corruption severely impact the functioning of government.
Freedom in the World — Guatemala Country Report
Guatemala is rated Partly Free in Freedom in the World 2024, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
Our Work in Guatemala
In the face of increased government pressure on Guatemalan human rights defenders and civil society organizations, Freedom House is working with activists to enhance their documentation and to raise awareness of human rights abuses and build coalitions in support of anti-impunity measures in Guatemala.
To learn more about Freedom House's work in the region, visit our Latin America and the Caribbean programs page.
News & Perspectives on Guatemala
“I Will Get Out of Here Eventually”: A Conversation with Journalist and Political Prisoner José Rubén Zamora
Perspectives
March 21, 2024
Freedoms Denied as the World Enters a Consequential Year of Elections
Perspectives
February 29, 2024
