Guatemala bars entry to UN-sponsored corruption investigator

AP  |  Guatemala City 

Authorities in are holding a member of a UN-sponsored anti-commission in the capital's airport, refusing him entry to the country in an escalation of tensions between the government and the commission.

The move comes despite a court ruling that must grant visas and entry to members of the commission, which has investigated top members of Guatemala's government, including and his brother.

They deny accusations of Osorio heads an investigation of alleged bribery implicating the vice of congress and others.

There was no immediate comment from

During 11 years in Guatemala, the commission has pressed cases that have implicated more than 600 people.

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First Published: Mon, January 07 2019. 00:15 IST