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Corruption in Guatemalan politics has been a pervasive and long-standing issue, deeply rooted in the country's history and political culture. One of the most prominent cases in recent years involved former President Otto Pérez Molina, who was forced to resign in 2015 amid a corruption scandal involving customs fraud. This case, known as 'La Linea', sparked widespread public outrage and led to significant protests demanding accountability and reform.

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