# Political intimidation in Guatemala

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-intimidation-in-guatemala
> Updated: 2026-10-28T19:41:55.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Lawyer and political analyst Edgar Ortiz, founder of the civil association Poder Ciudadano, reported being the victim of persistent surveillance and threats. Ortiz stated he has documented evidence of individuals following him and photographing him to track his location, forcing the cancellation of a citizen congress scheduled for October 31.

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo condemned the actions as “cowardly,” asserting that defending democracy should not cost peace, liberty, or life. The Minister of the Interior is coordinating security measures for Ortiz and his wife, Marjorie von Ahn Scheel, who has also faced threats. The United States Embassy in Guatemala described the reports of intimidation as “extremely alarming,” emphasizing the need to protect the rule of law.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Colombia Attorney General reports death threats against him and family

Colombia's Attorney General Gregorio Eljach reported death threats against himself, his family, and his team, noting that the danger may involve personnel within the Procuraduría.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-attorney-general-reports-death-threats-against-him-and-family

### 2026-10-22: Guatemala: Threats against lawyer Edgar Ortiz spark international concern

Lawyer Edgar Ortiz reported surveillance and threats in Guatemala, prompting condemnation from President Arévalo and the U.S. Embassy, which called the intimidation of the civil group Poder Ciudadano alarming.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-threats-against-lawyer-edgar-ortiz-spark-international-concern

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