Guatemalan Court Blocks Jonathan Menkos's Central Bank Appointment
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Updated Oct 24
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What happened
The Constitutional Court of Guatemala blocked Jonathan Menkos's appointment to lead the central bank. Congress president Luis Contreras confirmed that Menkos would return to Congress following the ruling. This action leaves the Banco de Guatemala under an acting chief.
From riotimesonline.com
Why it matters
The ruling leaves the Banco de Guatemala without a permanent chief. This situation follows a warning from the US Embassy on October 8 against politicizing the bank.
From riotimesonline.com
Who's involved
- constitutional courtHighest judicial authority on constitutional disputes
- GuatemalaSovereign state where the court operates
- Jonathan MenkosFormer finance minister picked to lead the central bank
- parliamentLegislative body where Menkos is a member
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Menkos takes on the role of Foreign Minister in Guatemala.1 source
Menkos is named central bank president and the court suspends the 2026 budget law.1 source
Guatemalan court blocked Menkos's appointment to the central bank.1 source
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The entities involved
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constitutional court
court that deals primarily with constitutional law
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Guatemala
sovereign state in Central America
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Jonathan Menkos
Guatemalan economist and politician (b. 1975)
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