A former judge on Guatemala’s Constitutional Court, Gloria Porras was well-known for championing anti-corruption efforts in the country. But for more than a decade, she has faced threats, fabricated criminal charges, and political pressure aimed at undermining her independence. These attacks ultimately forced her into exile to protect her safety.
Now, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights is working with partners to pursue accountability for her case and stop the broader attacks on judicial independence in Guatemala.
Porras recently appeared before the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IAHCR) for a hearing on her case, stating that the persecution against her was “for political reasons and a strategy” to expel her from the Court.
Read more about Gloria’s story here.
Read more about her case here.
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RFK Human Rights solicita a la Corte Interamericana reconocer el espacio cívico habilitante como elemento esencial para la democracia y los derechos políticos
RFK Human Rights urges the Inter-American Court to recognize enabling civic space as essential to democracy and political rights