Guatemalan Court Reverses Decision, Orders Journalist José Rubén Zamora Back to Jail

Zamora, previously granted house arrest, faces renewed imprisonment as his legal battle over money laundering charges continues.

José Rubén Zamora, founder of El Periódico, was initially sentenced to six years in prison for money laundering.
An appeals court had overturned his sentence due to procedural errors, leading to a temporary house arrest in October.
Prosecutors appealed the house arrest decision, resulting in the latest court ruling to return Zamora to jail.
Zamora has been in legal limbo since July 2022, with ongoing uncertainty about a potential retrial.
His family and defense team criticize the court's decision, citing concerns about the justice system's integrity.