Arturo Matute Former Analyst, Guatemala Please submit all media inquiries to amatute@crisisgroup.org or call +57 1 2565769 ext 101 In The News 13 Feb 2018 Guatemala struggles to adhere to the rule of law. Criminal actors have ways of influencing government decisions that do not produce good conditions for investment or for economic activity in general. Global Finance Arturo Matute Former Analyst, Guatemala Latest Updates Commentary / Latin America & Caribbean 1 September 2017 Guatemala Stumbles in Central America’s Anti-corruption Fight Guatemala’s fight against corruption is in danger after President Morales attempted to expel the head of a uniquely effective UN-backed anti-corruption organisation. In this Q&A, Crisis Group’s Analyst for Guatemala Arturo Matute says a corrupt elite is waging a battle to maintain its privileged position. Also available in Español Commentary / Latin America & Caribbean 14 November 2016 Guatemala: Young Blood, Old Vices A year after the election of would-be reformer Jimmy Morales as president, corruption investigations are casting a shadow over his inner circle. Recent appointments bring youth and oxygen to his faltering administration, but much still stands in the way of political renewal. Also available in Español Op-Ed / Latin America & Caribbean 7 October 2015 La CICIG como oportunidad en Guatemala Originally published in Semana Commentary / Latin America & Caribbean 5 October 2015 Guatemala’s Electoral Dramas Also available in Español Op-Ed / Latin America & Caribbean 15 July 2015 La oportunidad de Guatemala Originally published in esglobal Load more