Guatemalan Court Grants Conditional Release to Jailed Journalist José Rubén Zamora

Zamora, a prominent critic of former President Giammattei, awaits resolution of another legal case before potential freedom.

Zamora was arrested in July 2022 on charges including money laundering, blackmail, and influence peddling.
He was convicted of money laundering in June 2023 but the conviction was overturned, ordering a new trial.
Zamora has been recognized internationally for his journalistic work, receiving multiple awards.
Press freedom groups have condemned his prosecution as politically motivated.
His release is conditional on the outcome of a separate obstruction-of-justice case.