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叠9鈥�0372/2023

Motion for a European 合法博彩网站 resolution on 听Guatemala: the situation after the elections, the rule of law and judicial independence

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听听having regard to its previous resolutions on Guatemala,

鈥� 听having regard to the statements by the HR/VP on the Presidential elections in Guatemala on 21 and 28th August 2023,

鈥�听having regard to the preliminary statements by the EU EOM on 27th June and 22nd August 2023,

鈥�听having regard to its Rule 144,

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1. whereas on 28th August 2023 the Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced the official results and declared the clear victory of Bernando Ar茅valo and Karin Herrera听 from the Semilla Movement as elected President and Vice-President of Guatemala;
2. whereas President Giammattei听 recognised the result and听 announced an orderly transition and transfer of power to take place on 14 January 2024; whereas Sandra Torres who lost Guatemala鈥檚 presidential election refused to accept the official result;听
3. whereas since 12th July 2023, the Semilla Movement has been subjected to selective and arbitrary legal and procedural actions, including a suspension, which 鈥渢hreatened the right and opportunity to participate in genuine elections and respect the will of the voters鈥�, as stated by the EU EOM; whereas on 28th August the Semilla Movement was again provisionally suspended by the Citizen鈥檚 Registry of the SET, suspension revoked by the SET on 3rd September;
4. whereas on 28 August lawyer Claudia Gonzalez was arrested and raids were carried out targeting justice defenders and their relatives, continuing the persistent harassment against independent judicial operators;

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1. Congratulates Bernardo Ar茅valo on his election; calls on all state institutions and sectors of society to support听an orderly transition and transfer of power as announced by President Giammattei.

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2. Deeply regrets the suspension of the Movimiento Semilla; condemns and calls for the end of any action, including from the Public Ministry, to overturn the outcome of the elections, the continued steps to criminalise independent judicial operators, and the instrumentalisation of judicial and prosecutorial institutions to undermine the rule of law.

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3. Calls on the Guatemalan authorities to respect the clear will of the Guatemalan people and guarantee their civil and political rights, including the protection of elected officials, in compliance with international and regional standards, and domestic laws.

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4. Expresses its concerns on the arbitrary detention of prosecutors, judges, and independent journalists, as well as former CICIG officials; calls the authorities to refrain from any attempt to obstruct the work of those involved in the fight against corruption and impunity in Guatemala.

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5. Urges the release of former prosecutor Virginia Laparra, arbitrarily detained since February 2022, and her lawyer Claudia Gonz谩lez.

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6. Recalls that respect for the independence of the judiciary, political pluralism, and freedom of expression, are fundamental rights and essential pillars of democracy and the rule of law.

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7. Calls on the EU EOM to continue monitoring the situation in Guatemala until there are clear and serious guarantees that the will expressed through the elections is respected.

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8. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council, Commission, VP/HR, OAS the EuroLat 合法博彩网站ary Assembly, Guatemalan authorities, SIECA and PARLACEN.