Guatemalan Analyst Warns of Neglect in Justice and Security Amidst Record Budget

Guatemalan Analyst José Carlos Ortega has voiced concerns regarding the current priorities of state governance, asserting that essential areas such as justice and security are being overlooked. During a recent discussion, Ortega highlighted that despite the nation operating with its largest historical budget and accumulating substantial debt, the populace is not experiencing the anticipated improvements in public services. Ortega emphasized the critical importance of focused efforts, stating, "If an institution, a company, a family, any institution does not focus on what it should do and ends up doing everything, it does nothing." He argued that while the state may need to provide temporary or subsidiary support in certain sectors, the core issues of justice and security demand unwavering attention. His remarks underscore a growing sentiment among citizens regarding the effectiveness of public expenditure and the delivery of fundamental state responsibilities.