On September 3, Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina was forced to resign following waves of protests triggered by public outrage over his alleged involvement in a high-profile corruption scandal. In this interview with Judy Woodruff, WOLA Senior Associate Adriana Beltrán takes a closer look at the dramatic turn of events and what it means for both Guatemala and the region.
In a separate video, Beltrán gives further commentary on the dramatic chain of events, and why Guatemala may be entering a new era of accountability.