Guatemala government
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Procuraduría de los Derechos Humanos
Human rights ombudsman appointed by Congress.
What this authority does
Supervises the administration, investigates rights violations and may bring amparo actions on behalf of complainants; reports annually to Congress.
Services for the public
- Rights complaints
- Amparo assistance
- Annual reports
- Regional offices
Before you contact this authority
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