Jose Rubén Zamora

Jose Rubén Zamora

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Jose Rubén Zamora is a journalist known for his investigative work and critical stance on political issues in Guatemala. He has faced significant legal challenges, including multiple accusations that have led to over 800 days in preventive detention. Recently, he was in the news due to the annulment of a previous judicial decision that had granted him house arrest, as the appellate court found procedural defects in the ruling made by Judge Erick García.

Born on Mar 07, 1955 (71 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
72,828
Power
333$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Guatemala 2 5.50 0.41% +0% 17,915,568 72,828 $82,000 333$
Totals 2 17,915,568 72,828 $82,000 333$
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Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Jose Rubén Zamora is undergoing a health evaluation as ordered by the Tribunal before deciding on his request to leave Guatemala for medical treatment. 6

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Tribunal ordena al Inacif evaluar a Jose Rubén Zamora antes de decidir si podrá salir del país

Guatemala Guatemala: Jose Rubén Zamora has been detained since July 29, 2022, and is currently under house arrest awaiting judicial proceedings. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Misiones diplomáticas piden transparencia en cualquier nuevo proceso judicial contra Rubén Zamora

Guatemala Guatemala: Jose Rubén Zamora is involved in a legal case and has requested permission to leave the country for health reasons. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Tribunal aplaza audiencia de Jose Rubén Zamora para revisar solicitud de salida del país por motivos de salud

Guatemala Guatemala: Jose Rubén Zamora, under house arrest, requested the closure of the Foundation against Terrorism, accusing it of criminalizing and persecuting colleagues and human rights defenders. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Jose Rubén Zamora pide anular personería jurídica de la Fundación contra el Terrorismo

Guatemala Guatemala: Jose Rubén Zamora is a journalist who has been placed under house arrest and is facing legal challenges including accusations of money laundering and document forgery. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Jose Rubén Zamora habla de su situación legal y de qué espera tras apelación del MP

Guatemala Guatemala: Zamora informs in an interview that he will go to the Ministry of Governance to request the closure of the Foundation against Terrorism. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Jose Rubén Zamora se pronuncia sobre apelación presentada contra su arresto domiciliario

Spain Spain: José Rubén Zamora is a Guatemalan journalist who has been a prominent figure in investigative journalism and has faced political persecution. 7

El País: José Rubén Zamora: “He estado fundamentalmente secuestrado”