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Guatemala government
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Congreso de la República

Unicameral legislature of 160 deputies.

What this authority does

Elects Supreme Court and appellate magistrates, the Contralor General and the human rights ombudsman, and approves the annual budget.

Services for the public

  • Bill tracking
  • Consolidated decrees
  • Committee records
  • Appointment processes

Before you contact this authority

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