Arabella Castro

Arabella Castro is a prominent Guatemalan politician who served as the President of the Congress of the Republic during two separate terms in the mid-1990s. Known for her critical views on the current state of the Guatemalan legislature, she has expressed concerns about the degradation of political institutions and the self-serving behavior of lawmakers in recent years. In a recent interview, she highlighted the lack of serious political parties and the detrimental effects this has on governance and democracy in Guatemala. Castro calls for a reevaluation of voting practices and legislative accountability, emphasizing the need for stronger political institutions to enhance the country's democratic health.