Amnesty International has recorded instances of criminalization of justice operators in Guatemala since 2018 and has documented a pattern of harassment and criminalization against those who have acted in relevant cases to combat impunity and corruption.
This report analyzes, from a gender perspective, the pattern of harassment and criminalization of former prosecutors, former judges, former members of the now defunct Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), as well as justice operators and human rights defenders who have contributed to the fight against impunity and corruption. The study highlights the human rights violations suffered by these individuals in retaliation for their legitimate activities and makes specific recommendations to the Guatemalan authorities.