Guatemala court sentences ex-officers to 60 years for murders; omits hate-crime motive

A Guatemalan court sentenced seven former police officers to up to 60 years for the murders of Eldin Choc and Milton Santamaría, but declined to recognize homophobia as a motive. The court ordered PNC purges without a deadline, leaving implementation uncertain. This marks a notable judicial outcome in a case with potential hate-crime dimensions, though the omission may limit its broader impact.

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