Arnoldo Medrano
Arnoldo Medrano is a former mayor of Chinautla, Guatemala, who recently came into the spotlight for his involvement in a corruption case related to the Vivienda Digna housing project, where approximately Q10 million were allegedly misappropriated. He has requested to undergo a special procedure to accept charges for crimes including embezzlement, abuse of authority, and illicit association. This move follows a prior acquittal in 2019, after which he was accused of similar wrongdoing. His recent request to plead guilty has garnered significant attention as it marks a notable development in the ongoing judicial proceedings.
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Arnoldo Medrano, the former mayor of Chinautla, was convicted of abuse of authority but will not go to prison due to time already served.
exalcalde Arnoldo Medrano recibe condena por abuso de autoridad, pero no irá a prisión
Guatemala· 2025-10-24Arnoldo Medrano, the former mayor of Chinautla, was recently released after serving a sentence of 29 years for a case of massive corruption.
Recordando lo que implica ser alcaldeGuatemala· 2025-08-07
Arnoldo Medrano, former mayor of Chinautla, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for corruption.
Sala beneficia a Arnoldo Medrano, condenado a 29 años de cárcel por corrupción, con arresto domiciliarioGuatemala· 2025-07-28Arnoldo Medrano, the former mayor of Chinautla, was convicted of various acts of corruption during his administration.
Cambio de juzgado podría beneficiar a Gustavo Medrano, hijo del excalcalde Arnoldo Medrano, sindicado en caso "Negocio de Familia"Guatemala· 2025-06-13
Arnoldo Medrano is mentioned as the former mayor of Chinautla who has received a sentence in the ongoing judicial case.
Cambian de juez en proceso relacionado con Arnoldo Medrano y su hijo prófugoGuatemala· 2025-06-12
Arnoldo Medrano, exalcalde de Chinautla, se retractó de aceptar cargos por el caso Vivienda Digna.
Arnoldo Medrano, exalcalde de Chinautla, se retracta de aceptar cargos y enfrentará juico por caso Vivienda DignaGuatemala· 2025-04-24Medrano is undergoing a procedure for acceptance of charges in a corruption case involving the Municipality of Chinautla.
Arnoldo Medrano va a procedimiento de aceptación de cargos por caso de corrupción en la Municipalidad de ChinautlaGuatemala· 2025-04-07