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Anti-corruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa killed in Guatemala

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Anti-corruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa killed in Guatemala

Guatemalan anti-corruption lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa was shot dead on 17 October at a sports complex in Guatemala City, where another man also lost his life. Human Rights Watch is calling for a prompt and credible investigation to identify the gunmen and any possible masterminds, while two suspects arrested have been released for lack of evidence linking them to the attack.

Guatemalan lawyer Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa, known for his anti-corruption work, was shot dead on 17 October 2026 while at a sports centre. Human Rights Watch has called on the Guatemalan authorities to open a thorough, prompt and credible investigation into his murder.

A former prosecutor, Solórzano Foppa also headed Guatemala’s tax administration. According to Human Rights Watch, armed men shot him dead; the human rights organisation is calling for those responsible to be identified and prosecuted.

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