Police Officers Convicted for Extrajudicial Killings

Guatemala · Latin America + Caribbean region

All National Civil Police agents prosecuted for the extrajudicial killings of Milton Nelson Santamaria and Eldin Leonel Choc Xi have been convicted. The sentencings follow a two-year legal battle by the victims' families. This ruling represents a significant step regarding hate and prejudice crimes in Guatemala.

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