In a significant move, the Guatemalan Public Ministry, led by a prosecutor sanctioned by the United States and the European Union for corruption, conducted a raid at a voting center in which thousands of lawyers were set to elect one of five constitutional magistrates. The operation involved over 30 armed security agents and masked officials from the Public Ministry, raising questions about the motivations behind the raid at the College of Lawyers and Notaries in southern Guatemala City.

The prosecutor in charge, Leonor Morales, who has previously challenged the results of the 2023 Guatemalan elections that brought President Bernardo Arévalo de León to power, indicated that the case remains under reserve. She mentioned that the raid was a response to a complaint received the previous week but did not provide further details, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding the legitimacy of the electoral process.

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions within Guatemalan politics, particularly concerning the integrity of its judicial and electoral systems. As the country navigates these allegations of corruption and political manipulation, the implications for civil society and democratic governance remain a significant concern for citizens and international observers alike.