Dionisio Gutiérrez joins Freedom House Board of Trustees USA - English Share this article Share this article WASHINGTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Guatemalan businessman, journalist and PhD in Sociology and Political Science, made history in recent days by becoming the first Latin American to serve on the Board of Trustees of Freedom House, the most important organization in the United States dedicated to the promotion of democracy around the world. (PRNewsfoto/Freedom House) In the words of the Board's Chairman⎯and former Secretary of Homeland Security of the United States⎯, Michael Chertoff, Gutiérrez's admission: "Will bring an important perspective to Freedom House. He will strengthen our understanding of democracy and freedom in Latin America and will assist as we work to empower citizens to exercise their rights and reject repression and promote our fundamental conviction that freedom flourishes in democratic countries where leaders must be held accountable for their behavior. We are honored that he has agreed to offer his talent and wisdom to Freedom House".