During 2026, key appointments will be defined that directly affect the balance of powers and the quality of institutions in Guatemala. Let's not think that these are just isolated technical decisions: in reality, the credibility of elections, the independence of justice, and the State's ability to control the use of power depend on these processes.
When rules are altered, deadlines are ignored, or decisions are made without transparency, institutionality weakens, and discretion becomes normalized. The defense of the Rule of Law begins before appointments, demanding clear, public procedures subject to citizen scrutiny.
That is why we are launching this Letter for Transparency and Institutionality 2026. A call to assume this civic responsibility. Signing it is a commitment to monitor processes, demand compliance with the law, and defend limits on power.
👉 Read the letter and join us in defending the institutional future with your signature.
Citizen Letter for Transparency and Institutionality 2026
Guatemala faces a decisive test for its republican system in 2026. In the same year, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, the Constitutional Court, the Public Ministry, and the General Comptroller's Office will be renewed: institutions called to guarantee legitimate elections, independent justice, control of power, and oversight of public spending. The coincidence of these processes makes 2026 a turning point: either institutional checks and balances are strengthened, or the door is opened to new forms of capture that compromise freedom, legal certainty, and citizen trust.
We, the undersigned, clearly state that:
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• Without clear and predictable rules, there cannot be reliable institutions, and without independent institutions, there is no Republic. Recent history shows that opaque, improvised, or manipulated processes erode the Rule of Law, weaken equality before the law, and transfer the cost of discretion and abuse to citizens.
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• Strict compliance with legal deadlines in the election processes planned for this year is not an administrative formality but an indispensable condition to guarantee turnover in positions, avoid power vacuums, and strengthen the institutionality of the Republic.
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• Transparency, understood as publicity of rules, access to information, open deliberations, and reasoned decisions, is the minimum threshold that protects institutions from political capture and preserves their constitutional function.
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• The quality of election processes depends not only on strict observance of the law but also on the incorporation of good practices that guarantee integrity, independence, professionalism, and legitimacy.
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• It is fundamental to ensure objectivity and technical rigor in selection processes, which implies an exhaustive verification of constitutional and legal requirements, as well as criteria of merit, experience, and professional ethics. These elements are essential to guarantee the suitability of those who will eventually hold high-impact institutional positions.
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• Citizens commit to actively monitor each stage of the 2026 processes and demand strict compliance with the law, denounce any attempt at opacity or manipulation, and promote a civic culture of institutional legitimacy.
The institutional future of the country is defined by respect for rules and the defense of clear limits on power. Therefore, when transparency and institutionality weaken, the margins of discretion expand. 2026 demands vigilance, participation, and civic responsibility.
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