MAGA Guatemala, an organization active on social media, published a series of posts on November 13, 2025, outlining the significance and development of a new state policy focused on human rights defenders in Guatemala.
In its first post, MAGA Guatemala stated: "Esta política constituye un compromiso histórico del Estado para prevenir agresiones, garantizar la protección integral y promover el acceso a la justicia, asegurando condiciones seguras y dignas para quienes defienden los derechos humanos en el país." (November 13, 2025).
The organization continued by emphasizing the policy's purpose: "La Política tiene como promover el respeto de los derechos humanos de las personas defensoras de derechos humanos, con el reconocimiento de su rol en una sociedad democrática. #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero" (November 13, 2025).
Providing historical context for the initiative, MAGA Guatemala explained: "Con este acto finaliza un proceso iniciado en 2016, interrumpido en 2018 y, en enero de 2024, el presidente Arévalo retomó el compromiso internacional derivado de una sentencia de la CIDH, donde se ordena implementar una política pública para la protección para los defensores y" (November 13, 2025).
The process referenced began in 2016 but was halted in 2018. It resumed under President Bernardo Arévalo in January 2024 following an international commitment related to a ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (CIDH), which mandated the implementation of public policies to protect human rights defenders. This aligns with ongoing efforts within Guatemala to address threats against those who advocate for human rights and ensure their protection under national and international frameworks.
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