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Guatemala appeals court upholds acquittal of former president Portillo
April 10, 2013 by Keith Herting
An appeals court in Guatemala City announced Tuesday that it has upheld a lower court decision which acquitted former President Alfonso Portillo of criminal charges that he had stolen over USD $15 million during his time as president. In 2011 the criminal charges of embezzlement against Portillo.... [more]
Guatemala court approved extradition of ex-president to US [this day at law]
March 17, 2013 by Sarah Steers
On March 17, 2010, a criminal court in Guatemala approved the extradition of former President Alfonso Portillo to the US. Portillo was president of Guatemala from 2000-2004. He was charged with money laundering in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) and accused of.... [more]
Mexico extradited former Guatemala president to face corruption charges [this day at law]
October 7, 2012 by Kimberly Bennett
On October 7, 2008, Mexican authorities extradited former Guatemalan President Alfonso Portillo to face trial in Guatemala on charges of corruption during his presidency from 2000 to 2004. Portillo fled to Mexico, fearing that he would not receive a fair trial in Guatemala, and challenged a 2006.... [more]
Guatemala ex-president to be extradited to US for embezzlement trial
September 2, 2012 by Dan Taglioli
The Embassy of the US Guatemala on Thursday praised the decision of the Guatemala Constitutional Court allowing former president Alfonso Portillo to be extradited to the US on charges of embezzling foreign donations. Upon extradition Portillo will stand trial in the US District Court for the.... [more]
Guatemala ex-president ordered to stand trial for embezzlement [this day at law]
August 18, 2012 by Cynthia Miley
On August 18, 2010, a Guatemalan judge ruled that former president Alfonso Portillo and two of his former ministers will stand trial on charges of embezzlement. Portillo, president of Guatemala from 2000-2004, was accused of diverting approximately $15 million in funds from the Ministry of.... [more]
Guatemala court approved extradition of ex-president to US [this day at law]
March 19, 2012 by Garrett Eisenhour
On March 19, 2010, a Guatemalan criminal court ruled that Alfonso Portillo, the former Guatemalan president who served from 2000 to 2004, could be extradited to the US to face money laundering charges. Portillo was indicted for his role in a plot which embezzled $15.8 million from the country's.... [more]
Guatemala president approves US extradition of former president
November 16, 2011 by Ashley Hileman
Guatemalan President Alvaro Colom on Tuesday said he will allow former president Alfonso Portillo to be extradited to the US for trial. The charges against Portillo in the US stem from accusations of his involvement in money laundering and the embezzlement of $1.5 million in foreign donations from.... [more]
Guatemala ex-president begins embezzlement trial
January 22, 2011 by Drew Singer
Former Guatemalan president Alfonso Portillo went to trial on Friday facing charges of embezzlement. Portillo denies accusations that he diverted approximately USD $15 million in funds from the Ministry of Defense while he was in power between 2000 and 2004. Former Defense Minister Eduardo.... [more]
Guatemala ex-president ordered to stand trial for embezzlement
August 20, 2010 by Hillary Stemple
A Guatemalan judge ruled Wednesday that former president Alfonso Portillo and two of his former ministers will stand trial on charges of embezzlement. Portillo, president of Guatemala from 2000-2004, is accused of diverting approximately USD $15 million in funds from the Ministry of Defense. The.... [more]
Guatemala court approves extradition of ex-president to US
March 19, 2010 by Matt Glenn
A Guatemalan criminal court ruled Wednesday that former Guatemalan president Alfonso Portillo can be extradited to the US to face charges of money laundering. Portillo, who was president of Guatemala from 2000 to 2004, has been charged in the US District Court for the Southern District of New.... [more]
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