Guatemalan journalist faces 40 years in prison for exposing corruption.
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Guatemalan journalist, Anastasia Mejía, is facing decades in prison on charges of extortion and illicit association, which she denies. Her case has been criticized by press freedom advocates who say it is politically motivated and an attempt to silence critical reporting. Mejía's lawyer has also raised concerns about the legal system in Guatemala, which has been accused of corruption and politicization.
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