Procurador de los Derechos Humanos
Guatemalapolitician5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%The Procurador de los Derechos Humanos (PDH) is an important figure in Guatemala, responsible for the protection and promotion of human rights within the country. This office operates independently and serves as a bridge between the government and the citizens, advocating for accountability and justice. Recently, the PDH has been in the news for requesting the Corte Suprema de Justicia to execute an amparo that protects the Historical Archive of the Policía Nacional Civil, highlighting concerns over its neglect and deterioration.
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The Procurador de los Derechos Humanos was instructed to supervise compliance with the provisions issued.
CC ordena respetar restricciones municipales para marcha de la diversidad sexual en Antigua GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-20
The Procuraduría de los Derechos Humanos negotiated with protesters to unblock the Castillo Armas bridge.
Retiran bloqueo en el puente Castillo ArmasGuatemala· 2025-10-15
The Procurador de los Derechos Humanos requests the Supreme Court of Justice to execute the amparo protecting the Historical Archive of the National Civil Police.
PDH pide a la CSJ ejecutar amparo para proteger el Archivo Histórico de la PNCGuatemala· 2025-09-12