Otto Pérez Molina was Elected as the President

In 2011, retired general Otto Pérez Molina was elected as the president of Guatemala, marking a significant moment in the country's political landscape. Alongside him, Roxana Baldetti made history as the first woman ever elected to the vice-presidency in Guatemala. Their administration officially commenced on January 14, 2012, with high hopes for reform and progress in a nation grappling with corruption and social issues. However, their tenure faced severe challenges. On April 16, 2015, a report from a United Nations anti-corruption agency implicated several prominent politicians, including Baldetti's private secretary, Juan Carlos Monzón, and the director of the Guatemalan Internal Revenue Service (SAT). This scandal ignited widespread public outrage and protests, leading to calls for accountability and transparency in governance. The implications of these revelations not only affected the political stability of Pérez Molina's administration but also highlighted the pervasive issues of corruption that have long plagued Guatemala. The events surrounding their administration serve as a critical reminder of the ongoing struggle for integrity and reform in the country's political system. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #OttoPérezMolina #RoxanaBaldetti #GuatemalaPolitics #Corruption #UnAnti-corruption