Guatemalan Journalist José Zamora Sentenced to 6 Years Amid Press Freedom Crackdowns

José Rubén Zamora, founder of Guatemala's El Periódico newspaper, was sentenced to six years in prison for money laundering after publishing reports uncovering government corruption.
Zamora's supporters say the charges were trumped up to silence his criticism of the government.
More than 20 journalists have fled Guatemala in the past year due to threats and intimidation.
Zamora's conviction is seen as another blow to Guatemala's fragile democracy by human rights groups.
Zamora claims his trial shows the justice system has been corrupted under President Alejandro Giammattei.