Guatemalan President Faces Corruption Challenges

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo is facing significant challenges, including 13 impeachment requests and attempts to strip his immunity, as his congressional coalition has weakened, stalling his economic agenda. Despite these obstacles, his election represents a victory against entrenched corruption and impunity, particularly following his predecessor's attempts to manipulate the electoral process. Concurrently, a survey in Nigeria revealed that public officials received N721 billion in bribes in 2023, with the judiciary identified as the most corrupt institution, undermining public confidence in anti-corruption efforts. In Sri Lanka, newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has garnered hope for a crackdown on corruption, following years of public disillusionment with traditional political parties. As he embarks on a mission to reform governance, he faces the daunting task of dismantling deeply rooted corruption while managing considerable resistance. These cases highlight a broader struggle against corruption and the quest for reform across different nations.