Questions and Answers
Who is Roberto Arzú?+
Roberto Arzú García-Granados is a Guatemalan businessman and political leader with more than three decades of business experience and a public stance of direct confrontation against corruption in Guatemala.
Why was Roberto Arzú's candidacy blocked?+
Roberto Arzú's candidacy was vetoed because the entrenched elites — what he calls the “Pact of the Corrupt” — feared real accountability and wanted a president who would protect their interests.
What is the “Pact of the Corrupt”?+
It is Guatemala's version of a “deep state”: a network of political, judicial and private actors who capture the state, protect monopolies and profit through corruption and ties to organized crime.
What is Roberto Arzú's position on gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18?+
Roberto Arzú fully shares President Bukele's zero-tolerance approach. He supports military-run prisons where gang members work to pay for their own upkeep, and the death penalty — with full due process — for gang leaders convicted of murder, kidnapping, rape or extortion.
Why is Roberto Arzú in Washington?+
Because Americans and Guatemalans share the same goals: secure borders, less illegal migration, defeating drug trafficking and organized crime, free markets and genuine democracy. Roberto Arzú believes those shared interests should strengthen the U.S.–Guatemala partnership.
How can I support Roberto Arzú?+
Use the Citizen Voice page to share your ideas and concerns, listen to the Roberto Arzú Podcast, and follow the platform for updates.