David Napoleón Barrientos

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David Napoleón Barrientos served as the Minister of the Interior in Guatemala during the administration of Alejandro Giammattei. He was involved in discussions regarding the construction of new prison facilities aimed at alleviating overcrowding, but his tenure saw projects stall at the design phase, with construction being left to future administrations.

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David Napoléon Barrientos was the minister of Gobernación who faced investigation for not acting to relieve road blockages.

CC da seis horas para liberar bloqueos bajo apercibimiento de destituciones en el Mingob y la PNC

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·

Guatemala· 2026-09-11

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David Napoléon Barrientos was investigated by the CC for failing to act to free blocked roads during protests.

CC convoca a pleno para conocer posible desobediencia al amparo que garantiza el derecho de locomoción

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·

Guatemala· 2026-09-11

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David Napoleón Barrientos is a retired general and former Minister of the Interior who believes Guatemala should take a clear stance on recent agreements under discussion.

Guatemala entra en el radar de la nueva estrategia antidrogas de Estados Unidos

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·

Guatemala· 2026-05-30

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