L-R: Speakers Dulce Veras, Juan Pappier, Yara Tobar, Jaime Chávez Alor, Aloysia Huynh Sonnet, and moderator Daniel Haering. Photo credit: Vance Center On September 16, 2025, the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice hosted a lively panel discussion, “Fundamental Dilemmas: Guatemala’s Democratic Challenge 2026 as a Basis for National Transformation.” The conversation brought together civil society leaders, business representatives, and international experts to examine Guatemala’s institutional landscape ahead of scheduled appointments to six critical positions, including in the Attorney General’s Office, the Constitutional Court, and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. The event was part of “Fundamental Dilemmas,” a multisectoral initiative... read more


