A Killing in Guatemala Reopens Security Concerns and Old Wounds
The death of a former prosecutor represents a litmus test for Arévalo’s administration and will likely set the tone for the 2027 election.
The Oct. 17 killing of Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa, a former prosecutor who helped convict gang leaders and investigate high-level corruption, has renewed debate in Guatemala over one of the country’s most intractable problems: public security. The incident, which took place at a sports complex in Guatemala City three months before the country's electoral process officially begins ahead of the June general vote, has raised doubts about President Bernardo Arévalo’s government's ability to fight organized crime. In September, eight civilians were killed in the...
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