Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain countries concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guatemala
European Council / Council of the European Union
Council of the EU
Press release
24 June 2025 08:40
On 12 June 2025, the Council adopted Decision (CFSP) 2025/11991.
In view of actions that undermine democracy, the rule of law and a peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala, including through the instrumentalisation of the justice system to target elected officials, human rights defenders, journalists, indigenous leaders and independent judicial operators, the Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1199 adds three persons and one entity to the list of natural and legal persons, entities and bodies set out in the Annex to that Decision. The Decision also updates the entries for five persons.
Albania, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova (Republic of), Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine align themselves with this Council Decision.
They will ensure that their national policies conform to this Council Decision.
The European Union takes note of this commitment and welcomes it.
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