Guatemalan journalist receives house arrest after two years behind bars
Briefly

Zamora's imprisonment has been interpreted as retaliation for his investigative journalism, which often exposed high-level governmental corruption, raising serious concerns about press freedom in Guatemala.
Human rights groups expressed alarm over Zamora's conditions in detention, labeling them potentially as torture and cruel treatment, underscoring a grave violation of human dignity.
Upon deciding for house arrest, Judge Erick Garcia acknowledged the overdue need to return Zamora to some semblance of freedom while still imposing strict compliance measures.
The ongoing international advocacy for Zamora, supported by numerous human rights groups, highlights a broader issue of democratic backsliding and the urgent need for judicial fairness in Guatemala.
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