{"id":3536,"date":"2026-06-23T10:31:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:31:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/be-just.org\/actividades\/forum-a-new-opening-for-democracy-in-guatemala\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T10:39:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T16:39:58","slug":"forum-a-new-opening-for-democracy-in-guatemala","status":"publish","type":"actividades","link":"https:\/\/be-just.org\/en\/activities\/forum-a-new-opening-for-democracy-in-guatemala\/","title":{"rendered":"Forum: A New Opening for Democracy in Guatemala"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On June 15, Be Just hosted the forum \u201c<strong>A New Opening for Democracy in Guatemala<\/strong>\u201d at the Aspen Institute in Washington, D.C., creating a space for dialogue and reflection on Guatemala\u2019s current political and institutional context and the prospects for strengthening democracy and the rule of law.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event brought together representatives from academia, civil society, and international organizations to examine recent appointments within Guatemala\u2019s justice system and discuss the challenges that remain in advancing judicial independence, accountability, and anti-corruption efforts.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forum featured two panel discussions. The first panel, \u201c<strong>Lessons from the Recent Appointments and the Way Forward<\/strong>,\u201d explored the implications of recent appointment processes and the opportunities they present for strengthening democratic institutions. Panelists included <strong>\u00darsula Indacochea<\/strong>, Program Director at DPLF; <strong>Francisco Rodr\u00edguez<\/strong>, Director of Plaza P\u00fablica; <strong>Andrea Rabanales<\/strong>, Project Director at Be Just Guatemala; and <strong>\u00c1lvaro Montenegro<\/strong>, guatemalan lawyer and consultant.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second panel, \u201c<strong>How to Build Pro-Justice Narratives in Challenging Environments,<\/strong>\u201d focused on the role of communication, academia, and civil society in advancing narratives that support justice and democratic governance. Participants included <strong>Amparo Marroqu\u00edn<\/strong>, Dean for Social Outreach at the Central American University Jos\u00e9 Sime\u00f3n Ca\u00f1as; <strong>Adriana Garc\u00eda<\/strong>, Expert Advisor at NYU\u2019s Rule of Law Lab; Gabriela Carrera, Director of Public Action at Rafael Land\u00edvar University; and <strong>Andrei Gonz\u00e1lez<\/strong>, an anti-corruption specialist and former prosecutor, was invited to deliver the closing remarks. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion was moderated by <strong>Guillermo Miranda<\/strong>, Executive Director of Be Just, who emphasized the importance of fostering regional and international dialogue on the challenges facing Guatemala\u2019s justice system and democratic institutions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through these types of initiatives, Be Just seeks to promote informed discussion on the country\u2019s institutional developments, strengthen collaborative networks, and contribute to a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges that will shape Guatemala\u2019s democratic future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On June 15, 2026, Be Just hosted the forum \"A New Opening for Democracy in Guatemala\" in Washington, D.C., bringing together representatives from civil society, academia, and international organizations to discuss recent appointments within Guatemala\u2019s justice system and the challenges of strengthening the rule of law. 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