Guatemalan Journalist José Rubén Zamora Released to House Arrest

After more than two years in prison, Zamora's release highlights ongoing concerns over press freedom and judicial processes in Guatemala.

José Rubén Zamora, founder of El Periódico, was granted house arrest after being imprisoned since July 2022 on charges of money laundering and other accusations.
International organizations and human rights groups have criticized his detention, calling it retaliation for his investigative reporting on government corruption.
Zamora's initial six-year sentence was overturned due to procedural errors, but he remains under house arrest pending a retrial.
During his imprisonment, Zamora reported experiencing psychological torture, including isolation and sleep deprivation, raising concerns about human rights violations.
The case has drawn attention to broader issues of judicial independence and the treatment of journalists and critics in Guatemala.