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Guat Pres’ Family And An “Illicit Favour”
posted (January 19, 2017)
In September of last year, we told you about the corruption investigation that was launched against Samuel "Sammy" Morales, brother of Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales, and Jose Manuel Morales, the President's son. It was a major blow against Morales's credibility. After all, he was swept into office on a wave of public anger over a corruption scandal which led to the arrest and imprisonment of his predecessor, Otto Perez.

Now, Press reports out of Guatemala say that Samuel Morales, who is one of President Morales' close advisors, has been arrested on a charge of money laundering. The president's son turned himself into the authorities.

But, that money laundering charge was short-lived, and it was dismissed very quickly. The Attorney General has reportedly commented that neither of the Morales men made any money from the scheme, which she called an "illicit favor".

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