SIF recognizes the courage of the Guatemalan people to defend their democracy and rule of law
We support the electoral results in Guatemala and commend the determination of its citizenry to defend their right to elect their authorities.
SIF regrets the condemnatory sentence against Guatemalan journalist José Rubén Zamora
Democracy depends on an independent media that guarantees the right of citizens to express themselves and be informed.
The Government of Guatemala must uphold constitutional guarantees and respect freedom of the press
The freedom of the press and the independence of justice operators are pillars of democracy, and they are fundamental rights that the State of Guatemala is required to respect.
Learn about our Independent Journalism Fund
SIF supports independent media in Central America through the Independent Journalism Fund (IJF).
