Guatemalan authorities conducted a search at the offices of Save the Children as part of an investigation into alleged child abuse. The charity, which has operated in Guatemala since 1976, denied the claims and expressed shock at the search, stating it had not been previously notified of an investigation. The search was linked to a complaint filed with the Public Ministry, and the prosecutor leading the investigation has faced sanctions from the United States. Critics believe the investigation may be politically motivated, given Guatemala's history of targeting nonprofit and human rights organizations. The charity defended its work, emphasizing its focus on health, education, and emergency assistance for children in Guatemala, and denied facilitating the movement of children out of the country.