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CICIG PRESENTS WORK PLAN TO GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY

Guatemala, July 9, 2012. Francisco Javier Dall'Anese Ruiz, head of the International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), presented CICIG's work plan for 2012-2013 today, thus fulfilling the request made by President of the Republic, Otto Pérez Molina, at the end of 2011. The act sought a commitment from the three branches of the State to supporting the Commission's work to tackle impunity in Guatemala.

Focus of work plan for 2012-2013

1) Contribute to reducing impunity levels.
2) Help to coordinate the State's actions in the fight against impunity.
3) Assist with the implementation of strategies to eradicate and prevent the re emergence of illegal groups and clandestine security structures.
4) Contribute to the dissemination of information regarding the impact of impunity upon a democratic society.

The following persons made up the head table at the unveiling of the plan: Otto Pérez Molina, President of the Republic; Gudy Rivera Estrada, President of Congress; Thelma Esperanza Aldana Hernández, President of the Judiciary (OJ); Claudia Paz y Paz, Attorney General and head of the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP); Mauricio López Bonilla, Minister of the Interior; and Commissioner Dall'Anese Ruiz.

The head of CICIG recalled that Pérez Molina had visited the Commission in October 2011 and he had pledged to support the work of the Commission. Furthermore, Pérez Molina had proposed that a roadmap be drafted to establish the commitments of CICIG and the Government of Guatemala.

The Commissioner explained the four goals of CICIG's work plan:

  1. To contribute to a reduction in the levels of impunity. This has been implemented through the elaboration of 55 investigation plans, 12,010 police investigation-related activities, 1,450 criminal investigation reports, 102 financial investigation outputs and 441 proceedings.
  2. To support the coordination of the State in the fight against criminality. This objective is being achieved through the provision of technical assistance, training and the transfer of capabilities to the Public Prosecutor's Office (MP), the National Civil Police, the Judiciary (OJ) and other government institutions.
  3. To assist with the implementation of strategies to eradicate and prevent the re-emergence of illegal groups and clandestine security structures (CIACS). This has been sought through the presentation of 15 legal and institutional reform proposals on security and justice issues. Four of these proposals have been approved (Arms and Ammunition Law, Law to Enhance Criminal Prosecution, Law of Criminal Jurisdiction in High-Risk Proceedings and the Anti-organized Crime Law). Furthermore, support has been given to the thrust of legal and institutional reforms.
  4. To contribute to the dissemination of information regarding the impact of impunity upon a democratic society. This is achieved through the elaboration of thematic reports, work reports, reports on processes to select public officials, and thematic reports on the CIACS. To date, 398 CICIG accountability reports have been drafted.

President Pérez Molina stated that the Government will support the work plan of the Commission, because "it will help all government institutions to coordinate work with CICIG in order to lower the impunity rates that affect Guatemalans and to create a linkage between the different state bodies in order to continue to fight for justice and tackle impunity".

Renewed support
Following the presentation of the work plan, various ambassadors expressed their support for CICIG and they pledged to continue to support it in its endeavors.

"The most important of all is that Guatemalans are aware that there is a culture shift in their country, there are reasons to trust their justice institutions and the country is going through a period of great change," said Arnold Chacón, US Ambassador. Furthermore, he added that CICIG could count on international cooperation in order to continue making important advances towards eradicating impunity.

The ambassador of the European Union, Stella Zervoudaki, reiterated the words spoken by the ambassador of the United States: "We reiterate our support because the European Union believes in and supports the work undertaken by CICIG in Guatemala."

At the end of the event, the presidents of the three branches of the State, the Attorney General and the Commissioner signed a document expressing the commitment to ensuring that all of the institutions meet the objectives in the fight carried forward by the State of Guatemala and the CICIG to eradicate impunity.


Commissioner Dall'Anese Ruiz.
Thelma Esperanza Aldana Hernández, President of the Judiciary
Gudy Rivera Estrada, President of Congress
Otto Pérez Molina, President of the Republic
Arnold Chacón, US Ambassador

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