He Exposed Corruption, Then Gunmen Killed Him in Front of His Son.. JUAN SOLÓRZANO FOPPA
You Can't Unhear · Nov 3, 2026 · 13:14
You Can't Unhear · Nov 3, 2026 · 13:14
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On October 17, 2026, prominent Guatemalan anti-corruption lawyer and former prosecutor Juan Francisco Solórzano Foppa was assassinated at the Campo Marte sports complex in Guatemala City, with his 14-year-old son nearby. Another man, Gustavo Adolfo Aguilar Gamarro, was also killed.
Police initially arrested two brothers, but both were released for lack of evidence. The investigation then took a shocking turn when seven police officers faced criminal proceedings over alleged misconduct, including suspected evidence fabrication.
In this episode of You Can't Unhear, we examine the assassination, his anti-corruption career, the disputed arrests, the police investigation and his mother's powerful call for justice. Who ordered the killing, and why?
