Guatemala

Name of law: Ley de Acceso a la Informacion Publica
First adopted: 2008
Last modified: n/a
RTI Rating last updated: n/a

Introduction

Except for one key flaw, Guatemala’s legal framework regarding the right to information is rather strong. While the internal appeal route is defined, there is no mention of an external administrative oversight body that is required for a high score. Other than this major deficiency, the law is relatively strong and would be within the upper echelon of Latin American states, due to its clear promotional scheme, wide scope, and explicit recognition of the right of access. However, the fact that information can be classified by other legislation is problematic.

The law is also available in its Spanish original here.