That’s why when U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris visited Guatemala in June, she had what by all accounts was a tough discussion with Giammattei on the subject. At the time, Harris told reporters, “We had a robust, candid and thorough conversation,” saying the two had discussed “the importance of anti-corruption and the importance of an independent judiciary.” Just 48 hours earlier, Secretary of State Antony Blinken had spoken with his Guatemalan counterpart, warning against any effort to shut down FECI.
