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Luis Eduardo Barrueto is a Guatemalan journalist who resides in London, United Kingdom, and is completing a masters in media and globalization. Follow @lebarrueto.

Central America

High Hopes for Guatemala’s President-Elect Need a Reality Check

Luis Eduardo Barrueto Nov 12, 2015 4

EspañolIn response to “Character Assassination of Guatemala’s New President Falls Flat” (November 11, 2015) by Steve Hecht and David Landau. In his November 11 article, Steve Hecht claims Jimmy Morales is the victim of ideologically…
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Economics

Peña Nieto Rolls Out Special Zones for Flagging Mexican Economy

Luis Eduardo Barrueto Oct 1, 2015 13

Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto introduced on Tuesday, September 29, a bill to create three Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in southern states of the country, aimed at attracting foreign investments, creating jobs, and boosting exports.…
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Central America

In Defense of Claudia Paz y Paz

Luis Eduardo Barrueto Aug 6, 2015 20

EspañolSteve Hecht and David Landau penned a report criticizing former Guatemalan Attorney General Claudia Paz y Paz. The six-article series lumps a wide range of accusations and blames her for a wide array of events, ranging from social…
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Central America

The Unfinished Crusade against Impunity in Guatemala

Luis Eduardo Barrueto Feb 2, 2015 40

Español Guatemalan President Otto Pérez Molina announced recently that he would not request an extension for the mandate of the UN International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG), a multilateral body charged with…
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