Ricardo Méndez Ruiz
Ricardo Méndez Ruiz is a prominent figure in Guatemalan politics and law, known for his role in exposing alleged corruption involving the Brazilian construction giant Odebrecht. His denunciations have sparked significant legal investigations, highlighting issues of impunity and corruption in the country. Recently, he was mentioned by Rafael Curruchiche, the head of the Special Prosecutor's Office Against Impunity (Feci), regarding his accusations of illicit negotiations involving Odebrecht.
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Ricardo Méndez Ruiz, president of the Foundation against Terrorism, was sanctioned by the United States for being labeled as 'corrupt' and 'antidemocratic'.
Jose Rubén Zamora pide anular personería jurídica de la Fundación contra el Terrorismo
Guatemala· 2026-02-19
Ricardo Méndez Ruiz is the president of the Foundation against Terrorism and is involved in the case against Pacheco and Chaclán.
Tras recusación suspenden audiencia de revisión de medidas de Luis Pacheco y Héctor ChaclánGuatemala· 2025-12-19
Ricardo Méndez Ruiz is the president of the Fundación contra el Terrorismo and presented a complaint regarding the theft of military weapons.
PNC captura a cuatro militares por presuntamente estar implicados en el robo de armamento del Ejército en PeténGuatemala· 2025-10-27
Ricardo Méndez Ruiz is the president of the Fundación Contra el Terrorismo who reported the theft of military weapons.
Fiscalía de Petén investiga robo de armamento en el Comando Aéreo del NorteGuatemala· 2025-10-26Ricardo Méndez Ruiz is the president of the Fundación Contra el Terrorismo and reported on the theft of weapons in Petén.
los detalles de cómo habrían sustraído el armamento en PeténGuatemala· 2025-10-26Ricardo Méndez Ruiz announced on his social media that he filed a complaint against high-ranking military officials.
Ministerio de la Defensa se pronuncia tras publicaciones en redes socialesGuatemala· 2025-10-26Ricardo Méndez Ruiz informó que la Fundación contra el Terrorismo presentó una denuncia ante el Ministerio Público.
Empresarios y políticos condenan fuga de reos en cárcel Fraijanes 2Guatemala· 2025-10-13
Ricardo Méndez-Ruiz is the president of the Foundation Against Terrorism who criticized Alejandro Giammattei for abuse of authority.
Gobierno confirma continuidad de Henry Saenz y descarta cambios en el alto mando del Ministerio de la DefensaGuatemala· 2025-06-21
Ricardo Méndez Ruiz reported alleged illicit negotiations with the construction company Norberto Odebrecht in Brazil.
La Feci señala que la Cicig se extralimitó en sus funciones en el caso Odebrecht y otrosGuatemala· 2025-06-03
