he has been steadfast in his determination to restore the rule of law in Guatemala and to adhere to democratic principles both domestically and in the international arena. Due to his unwavering efforts to bring integrity to his role as a jurist and his efforts to modernize the judicial system, Barrientos has been the frequent target of threats and criticism aimed at blunting his effectiveness in constructing an independent judiciary.Justice Barrientos has been instrumental in holding the Guatemalan state to abide by the rulings of the IACHR, strengthening the judiciary, respecting the rights of the accused, and ensuring that victims are accorded appropriate remedies.
CICIG and Claudia Paz y Paz get most of the attention for helping to reform the Guatemalan justice system. It's nice to hear about others working for the same ends because reform is going to need to be a system wide effort and not just the work of a handful of individuals.
