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August 28, 2017

Guatemala bishops condemn president's firing of anti-corruption official

Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu holds a Guatemalan flag as she joins an Aug. 28 protest against President Jimmy Morales in front of the National Palace in Guatemala City. The Guatemala bishops have criticized the president for trying to oust the internationally appointed commissioner against corruption and impunity.

MEXICO CITY – Guatemala's bishops criticized the country's president for expelling an international anti-corruption commissioner. They also called for public protests to remain peaceful, for politicians to act in the national interest and for the president to obey a court order against his actions.

Published in International
August 2, 2017

Vatican insists on peaceful, democratic resolution in Venezuela

Demonstrators clash with riot security forces while rallying against Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro's government July 28 in Caracas.

VATICAN CITY – After violence followed a controversial vote in Venezuela this weekend, the Vatican Secretary of State has encouraged the country's citizens to find a "peaceful and democratic" way out of the crisis.

Published in International