I’m happy to be free, but I’m also tired. Stringing out the process for as long as possible is part of the torture, it’s already been 7 years. There is nothing legal about the process, everything is arbitrary. Who is Virginia Laparra? Guatemalan lawyer who spent two years in prison unfairly Amnesty International closely following … Read more
Virginia Laparra: A Story of Resilience Why Was Virginia Laparra Imprisoned? Virginia Laparra, a Guatemalan lawyer, unjustly spent 2 years in prison. She was a prosecutor who fought against corruption in Guatemala. Laparra was declared a prisoner of conscience by Amnesty International. What Led to Laparra’s Exile? In May 2022, Laparra was arrested for her … Read more
Following the latest developments in the case of former prosecutor Virginia Laparra Rivas, Amnesty International expresses concern about the recent judgment. Is the Verdict Fair? Virginia was found guilty of revealing confidential information. The judge sentenced her to 5 years in prison and imposed a fine. She is now disqualified from holding public office for … Read more