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| https://www.rubio.senate.gov//public/index.cfm/press-releases?ContentRecord_id=D040C39B-A593-46CF-8E4E-F63609A8C265 | English/Espaol: Rubio, Smith Comment on Recent Developments of the Bitkov Case | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Republican | House | FL | Marco Rubio | R000595 | www.rubio.senate.gov | legacy | Miami, FL U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), Chairman of the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues, and Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Global Human Rights and International Organizations, released the following statement on the impending verdict in the trial of Igor Bitkov in Guatemala: In April of this year, we learned about the plight of the Bitkov family in Guatemala and their highly unjust imprisonment that was orchestrated by CICIG. This case exemplifies Russia's interference in international organizations and internal Guatemalan affairs. Our concerns were so great that a decision was taken to suspend US Government funding to CICIG. The Bitkov family was subsequently released from prison and apparently vindicated after the Constitutional Court ruled in their favor. US Government funding to CICIG was restored in September. It is now alarming to learn that CICIG and the Guatemalan prosecutors are now re-trying Igor Bitkov on the same questionable charges. We understand that the presiding judge is due to deliver her verdict tomorrow. CICIG and the prosecutors have recommended that Igor Bitkov serve another 14 years in jail followed by expulsion to Russia. If this sentence materializes, we will look at all available tools to rectify such a grave injustice. In May 2018, Rubio placed a hold on U.S. funds to International Commission on Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG). RUBIO, REPRESENTANTE SMITH COMENTAN SOBRE DESARROLLOS RECIENTES DEL CASO BITKOV Miami, FL El senador estadounidense Marco Rubio (R-FL), Presidente del Subcomit de Relaciones Exteriores para el Hemisferio Occidental, Delincuencia Transnacional, Seguridad Civil, Democracia, Derechos Humanos y Asuntos Globales de la Mujer, y el Representante Chris Smith (R-NJ), Presidente del Subcomit de Derechos Humanos Globales y Organizaciones Internacionales del Comit de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cmara de Representantes, emitieron el siguiente comunicado sobre el veredicto inminente en el juicio de Igor Bitkov en Guatemala: En abril de este ao, nos enteramos de la difcil situacin de la familia Bitkov en Guatemala y su injusto encarcelamiento orquestado por la CICIG. "Este caso es un ejemplo de la injerencia Rusa en organizaciones internacionales y asuntos internos de Guatemala. Nuestras preocupaciones fueron tan grandes que se tom la decisin de suspender los fondos del gobierno de los Estados Unidos a la CICIG. La familia Bitkov fue posteriormente liberada de prisin y aparentemente reivindicada despus de que el Tribunal Constitucional de Guatemala fall a su favor. La financiacin del gobierno de los Estados Unidos a CICIG fue restablecida en septiembre. Es alarmante saber que la CICIG y los fiscales guatemaltecos ahora estn volviendo a juzgar a Igor Bitkov por los mismos cargos cuestionables. Entendemos que la jueza quien preside el caso debe emitir su veredicto maana. La CICIG y los fiscales han recomendado que Igor Bitkov cumpla otros 14 aos en la crcel, tras ser expulsado del pas a Rusia. "Si esta sentencia se materializa, miraremos a todas las herramientas disponibles para rectificar esta injusticia tan grave". En mayo del 2018, Rubio suspendi los fondos de EE.UU a la Comisin Internacional sobre Impunidad en Guatemala (CICIG). | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |