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Prosecutors seek to lift Guatemala president's immunity
Sonia Perez D., Associated Press
Updated 6:17 pm CDT, Friday, August 10, 2018
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — Guatemalan prosecutors and a United Nations-backed anti-graft commission sought for a third time Friday to have President Jimmy Morales' immunity of office lifted so they can investigate him for possible illicit electoral financing.
Maria Consuelo Porras, chief prosecutor and head of the Public Ministry, said the request was in relation to Morales' time as secretary-general of his political party, before his election in 2016.
Morales, who is suspected of receiving at least $1 million in undeclared campaign contributions from business interests in 2015, has denied wrongdoing in the past and said attempts to investigate him are politically motivated.
In a statement, his office said the president respects the rule of law and "reiterates his commitment to institutions in the country, to legal order and due process."
More:
https://www.chron.com/news/crime/article/Prosecutors-seek-to-lift-Guatemala-president-s-13147658.php
