GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - A Guatemalan judge accused of ties to an influence peddling scheme was sworn in to the country's top court on Thursday, just days before a visit by the U.S. vice president that is expected to focus on regional anti-corruption efforts.
Judge Nester Vasquez took the oath to serve on the five-member Constitutional Court in front of lawmakers in Congress who ratified his controversial appointment earlier this week.
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