Guatemala’s corruption conundrum

Jonathan Blitzer, a Staff writer at The New Yorker focusing on Guatemalan elections and corruption, dives into the chaotic race for the presidency. He discusses the significant anti-corruption challenges candidates face, including disqualifications and investigations by the watchdog court, CICIG. Blitzer also highlights the intertwined issues of corruption and climate change fueling a surge in migration, illustrating the dire circumstances pushing Guatemalans to seek better futures elsewhere. The conversation provides a sobering look at a nation grappling with deep-rooted issues.