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Otto Pérez Molina

Otto Pérez Molina is a Guatemalan retired military general and politician who served as the country's President from 2012 to 2015. His presidency was marked by efforts to combat corruption and crime, but his term was ultimately marred by a major corruption scandal involving customs fraud. In 2015, he resigned and was later arrested and charged with illicit enrichment and conspiracy. His case highlighted ongoing issues with corruption and governance in Guatemala, reflecting the challenges faced by many Latin American countries in ensuring accountability and transparency in public office.