International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala

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Also known as: CICIG

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The International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) was established in 2007 by the United Nations and Guatemala. Its primary purpose was to investigate and dismantle organized crime's involvement in the government. The CICIG played a crucial role in exposing corruption schemes, such as "the Line," which involved businesses paying kickbacks to tax officials. This led to high-level resignations and impeachment proceedings against Guatemalan officials, including the president. The commission's work aimed to strengthen the rule of law and combat impunity in Guatemala.1

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That month the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG)—which had been established in 2007 by the UN and Guatemala to investigate organized crime’s involvement in government—revealed a scheme through which businesses allegedly had paid kickbacks to tax officials in order to avoid paying customs duties. In May…
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That month the International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG)—which had been established in 2007 by the UN and Guatemala to investigate organized crime’s involvement in government—revealed a scheme through which businesses allegedly had paid kickbacks to tax officials in order to avoid paying customs duties. In May…
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