Manuel Baldizón
Manuel Baldizón is a Guatemalan politician known for his controversial role in the political landscape of the country. He was a prominent figure in the Patriotic Party and served as a congressman for several terms. Baldizón gained notoriety for his attempts to recruit other legislators to strengthen his political position, a practice referred to as transfuguismo. His political career has been marked by accusations of corruption and legal troubles, which have significantly impacted his reputation and influence.
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Manuel Baldizón is referenced as a political figure associated with the current challenges.
Nuevos influjos políticos modifican las elecciones de segundo grado 2026
Guatemala· 2026-02-15
Former presidential candidate Manuel Baldizón pleaded guilty in the United States and received a sentence of more than four years in prison for money laundering.
Odebrecht: los países donde ya hubo condenas judiciales
Panama· 2026-01-13
Manuel Baldizón, a former presidential candidate, benefited from the closure of the legal process related to the Odebrecht case.
Tribunal condena a 9 años de prisión al abogado Diego Chacón Yurrita implicado en el caso OdebrechtGuatemala· 2025-12-02
Manuel Baldizón is a politician linked to the case involving the defense of María Fernanda Bonilla.
abogado de Manuel Baldizón tendrá a su cargo la defensa de María Fernanda BonillaGuatemala· 2025-11-28
Manuel Baldizón is involved in a legal case regarding a building linked to him that the state sought to seize.
Juez rechaza entregar al Estado edificio vinculado con Manuel Baldizón y mantiene medida a su favorGuatemala· 2025-11-28
Manuel Baldizón is another former official whose assets were seized by Marco Antonio Villeda.
CSJ otorga licencia a juez Marco Antonio Villeda para que asuma el MingobGuatemala· 2025-10-22
Manuel Baldizón attempted to run for president in Guatemala multiple times and received money in a corruption scheme.
La Corte constitucional toma una decisión obviaGuatemala· 2025-09-22
Manuel Baldizón is another politician whose legal cases have raised questions about judicial impartiality.
qué podría pasar si se acepta la recusación contra la jueza Carol Berganza y cuántas han marcado el procesoGuatemala· 2025-09-06
Manuel Baldizón is an ex-presidential candidate facing investigations for corruption and illicit financing.
Ministerio Público pide extinguir bienes de Manuel Baldizón después de investigación de un añoGuatemala· 2025-06-27
Manuel Baldizón had the accusations against him dismissed by a tribunal.
¿Tiene razón la Sala de Apelaciones?Guatemala· 2025-06-06
Manuel Baldizón was a presidential candidate before being arrested in the United States.
Exfiscales rechazan acusaciones del MP por el caso OdebrechtGuatemala· 2025-06-05
Manuel Baldizón was implicated in the investigation regarding the Odebrecht scandal.
El giro que el MP da al caso OdebrechtGuatemala· 2025-06-04
Manuel Baldizón was involved in the Odebrecht case and was accused of using bribery money for his electoral campaign.
Sala ratifica resolución de Abelina Cruz que beneficia a Manuel Baldizón en el caso OdebrechtGuatemala· 2025-06-04
Manuel Baldizón returned to Guatemala in 2022 after serving a sentence for money laundering related to organized crime.
Excandidato a diputado Óscar Montt es condenado a 12 años de prisión por tráfico de cocaínaGuatemala· 2025-05-08
Manuel Baldizón is mentioned as a political figure related to Esduin Javier Javier during the 2023 elections.
Junta Directiva del Congreso de nuevo cambia versión y mantiene beneficio económicoGuatemala· 2025-04-23
Manuel Baldizón is referenced as a former minister and presidential candidate under investigation for corruption.
Ollanta Humala, el primer expresidente de la región en ser condenado por financiación ilegal de su campaña
Colombia· 2025-04-20
Manuel Baldizón is a politician involved in the voting process.
Jueces, magistrados y políticos participan en la elección del CangGuatemala· 2025-02-14
Manuel Baldizón was used as an example of a politician who recruited deputies to strengthen his bench.
El transfuguismo busca regresar al Congreso de la mano de los oficialistas y algunos diputados independientesGuatemala· 2025-02-14
