Giselle Burillo
Giselle Burillo is a Guatemalan politician who served as the director of the Authority of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (Ampyme) from 2009 to 2014. She has recently come under scrutiny for alleged corruption involving the mismanagement of contracts during her tenure at Ampyme, with claims of peculado (embezzlement) linked to significant financial irregularities. After being elected as a deputy in the Central American Parliament (Parlacen) in May 2024, she is set to face trial for these allegations, which include the improper handling of contracts worth $21.6 million related to technical training and support for small businesses.
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Recent news mentions
Giselle Burillo, a deputy of RM and vice president of Panama, stated that the possible swearing-in of the former president and vice president has not yet been formally discussed.
Después de un año, Carrizo y Cortizo siguen sin juramentarse: ¿qué sucederá en la próxima plenaria del Parlacen?
Panama· 2025-11-08
Giselle Burillo is accused of embezzlement through the hiring of vehicles and mobile plants while serving as the director of Ampyme.
Juicio por peculado en Ampyme: magistrado fiscal alega falta de responsabilidad penal de Giselle BurilloPanama· 2025-04-25
Giselle Burillo is facing trial for alleged embezzlement during her tenure at Ampyme.
Burillo enfrentará juicio por fraccionamiento de contratos durante su gestión en AmpymePanama· 2025-04-14
