Mayor of San Andrés Itzapa testifies in trial against former police officers accused of the murder of Nelson Santamaría and Eldin Choc

The mayor of San Andrés Itzapa has provided testimony in an ongoing judicial trial against former police officers who are accused of the crimes involving Nelson Santamaría and Eldin Choc. The legal proceedings center on accountability for the deaths or offenses committed by the former law enforcement personnel.

The case highlights ongoing legal scrutiny regarding police conduct and accountability in Guatemala. The appearance of a municipal official as a witness underscores the high-profile nature of the prosecution involving former members of the security forces.