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September 2, 2015

Guatemala: President Stripped of Immunity, Faces Possible Arrest 
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In Guatemala, authorities are barring President Otto Pérez Molina from
leaving the country, after Congress decided to strip him of immunity
from prosecution. Pérez Molina has faced months of massive
demonstrations over a corruption scandal that has led to the resignation
of the majority of his Cabinet and the arrest of top officials. We'll go
to Guatemala to speak with journalist and activist Allan Nairn later in
the broadcast.

 

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