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Three female judges in Guatemala have emerged as critical figures in the fight for the rule of law in a justice system seen as under attack by powerful interests.
Judges Erika Aifán, Gloria Porras and Yassmín Barrios Aguilar have all decided high-profile cases, drawing harassment, attacks and many attempts to remove them from the bench. The Inter-American Court on Human Rights has ordered special protection for all three.
The work of individual judges has only become more important since the 2019 demise of the United Nations-backed anti-corruption mission that supported the dismantling of major corruption networks and important prosecutions.
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3 female Guatemalan judges defend rule of law
by Sonia PéRez D., The Associated Press
Posted Mar 8, 2021 12:49 pm EDT
Last Updated Mar 8, 2021 at 12:58 pm EDT
FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2019 file photo, Guatemalan judge for high-risk crimes Erika Aifan poses for photos at her courtroom in Guatemala City. On March 8, 2021, the U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will virtually host the annual ceremony for the International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards to honor a group of exceptional women from around the world, including Aifan. (AP Photo/Moises Castillo, File)
GUATEMALA CITY Three female judges in Guatemala have emerged as critical figures in the fight for the rule of law in a justice system seen as under attack by powerful interests.
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