Eight-year sentence for Guatemala’s ex-president in corruption case
Otto Pérez Molina, the ex-president of Guatemala, has received an eight-year prison sentence after confessing his involvement in a broad corruption scheme. Pérez Molina, who led the nation from 2012 until stepping down in 2015, admitted to offenses involving money laundering, fraud, and corruption. His conviction represents a notable case of political responsibility in Guatemala’s contemporary history, yet it underscores the persistent difficulties the nation confronts in addressing entrenched corruption.Otto Pérez Molina, Guatemala's former president, has been sentenced to eight years in prison after admitting his role in a wide-ranging corruption scandal. Pérez Molina, who served as president from 2012…