Thelma Chó

Thelma Chó is a Guatemalan social worker and former candidate for deputy from the political party Movimiento Semilla. She recently made headlines after being awarded a scholarship as part of the 'Becas Por Nuestro Futuro' program, which aims to provide educational opportunities to deserving students. Her selection has sparked discussions regarding the transparency of the scholarship process, especially given her political background. The government agency Segeplan has publicly defended the integrity of the selection criteria, emphasizing that political affiliation does not influence the awarding of scholarships.