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Constitutional Court Halts AG Pick, Demands New Shortlist

4/24/2026

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The Constitutional Court ordered a pause in the attorney-general selection and a new evaluation of all candidates.
It froze the appointment process and gave the nominating commission 48 hours to revise the shortlist.
The court ruled that judicial service does not meet the legal-practice requirement for the attorney-general post, affecting eligibility.
President Bernardo Arevalo received a four-hour deadline to return any shortlist before the revised list is sent back.

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Story summary

The Constitutional Court ordered a pause in the attorney-general selection and a new evaluation of all candidates.
It froze the appointment process and gave the nominating commission 48 hours to revise the shortlist.
The court ruled that judicial service does not meet the legal-practice requirement for the attorney-general post, affecting eligibility.
President Bernardo Arevalo received a four-hour deadline to return any shortlist before the revised list is sent back.