International News: Guatemala ends criminal proceedings against Indigenous authorities

<p>By Zoila Palma:&#160; Amnesty International has welcomed a decision by Guatemala’s judiciary to close criminal proceedings against four Indigenous authorities who were charged following their participation in peaceful protests during the national strike in October 2023. The case involved Luis Pacheco, Héctor Chaclán and Basilio Puac of the 48 Cantones of Totonicapán, and Esteban Toc [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com/2026/09/12/international-news-guatemala-ends-criminal-proceedings-against-indigenous-authorities/">International News: Guatemala ends criminal proceedings against Indigenous authorities</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.breakingbelizenews.com">Belize News and Opinion on www.breakingbelizenews.com</a>.</p>

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