Guatemala: Judicial constraints on executive
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| Guatemala |
Judicial constraints on executive |
|---|---|
| Latest value | 0.921 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Measure | index points |
| Data availability | 1960 - 2024 |
| Average | 0.596 |
| Min - Max | 0.433 - 0.921 |
| Source | Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) |
The latest value from 2024 is 0.921 index points, an increase from 0.541 index points in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 0.567 index points, based on data from 171 countries. Historically, the average for Guatemala from 1960 to 2024 is 0.596 index points. The minimum value, 0.433 index points, was reached in 1982 while the maximum of 0.921 index points was recorded in 2024.
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Definition: The extent to which the executive branch respects the constitution and complies with court rulings and the extent to which the judiciary can act in an independent fashion.
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