Guatemala Health Ministry Corruption: Millions in Irregularities Exposed

Guatemala: Government Exposes Millions in Health Ministry Corruption Guatemala City – The Guatemalan government revealed a new case of corruption within the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance on Monday. The revelation, made during a press conference at the National Palace of Culture, detailed irregularities amounting to over Q10 million. Julio Flores, Secretary of Anti-Corruption, stated that the actions are similar to those in the B410 investigation, which involved tax fraud. "It is evident that there has been misuse of public funds," Flores stated, emphasizing the impact on citizens' access to healthcare. He highlighted that the investigation aims to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The press conference included visual aids illustrating the scope of the corruption and the government's response. The government's commitment to transparency and accountability in the face of this challenge was also underscored.