Central-South America

Guatemala’s President Otto Perez announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, firing several ministers after corruption scandals battered his government, fuelling calls for him to step down.

Perez told a news conference he had dismissed the interior, energy and environment ministers as well as the country’s intelligence chief and other senior officials following a string of arrests and recent mass protests in Guatemala City.

The retired army general, who has not himself been accused of corruption, said the government would work with investigators to root out abuses by public officials.

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