Multiple issues threaten the government’s fragile stability amid Congress’ entrenchment.
Recent cases illustrate how some top prosecutors throughout the region may be misusing their considerable powers.
Those in power need incentives to engage in a potential democratic transition. Criminal investigations into corruption and related crimes can provide them.
International support will be key to ensuring Guatemala’s president-elect takes office, despite corrupt forces working against him.
Judiciaries have, with some exceptions, been a check on leaders trying to concentrate power.
"There is clearly the incentive for gangs to be infiltrating the judicial system or the security forces," said AS/COA's Eric Farnsworth to CNN.
Stephen McFarland on Guatemala's surprising runoff, corruption and the U.S. stance
