Belize Lawyer Receives Guatemalan Presidential Medal

On the 13th January, 2009, Emil Arguelles was presented with the Guatemalan Presidential Medal by the President of Guatemala, Alvaro Colom Caballeros. Provision for such a Presidential Order was instituted via Governmental Decree dated 14th September, 2006 by the President of Guatemala for the purpose of recognizing those Guatemalans and foreigners for their services and contributions in science, education, culture, and other activities that contribute to development and is the highest order of distinction conferred by the President of Guatemala.