VOICED : Fiscalia tiene luz verde para investigar a Otto Perez

The Guatemalan Congress has lifted the immunity of President Otto Pérez, allowing the Fiscalía to investigate him for corruption. The Constitutional Court unanimously rejected amparo resources, exposing him to ordinary justice for leading a customs fraud structure. Although he can remain in office, a preventive prison order could lead to his immediate removal. The case, revealed in April, led to mass protests and the resignation of Vice President Roxana Valdetti, who is in preventive detention for her alleged role in the fraud.

What action did the Guatemalan Congress take regarding President Otto Pérez?

• They increased his powers.

• They reduced his salary.

• They lifted his immunity.

• They extended his term.

What was the decision of the Constitutional Court regarding the president's appeals?

• They accepted the appeals.

• They requested more evidence.

• They postponed the decision.

• They rejected the appeals.

What could potentially cause President Otto Pérez to leave office immediately?

• A public referendum.

• A preventive detention order by a judge.

• A decision by the vice president.

• A vote of no confidence.

What was the public's reaction to the corruption case involving the president?

• They ignored the case.

• They demanded a new election.

• They supported the president.

• They organized mass protests.

What happened to Vice President Roxana Valdetti as a result of the fraud case?

• She was promoted.

• She resigned and was detained.

• She was acquitted.

• She fled the country.