Guatemalan judge orders arrest of former attorney general

A judge in Guatemala has issued an arrest warrant to the country’s former attorney general, Thelma Aldana who is also a current presidential candidate.

Ms Aldana is wanted on charges of embezzlement, lying and tax fraud.

The former attorney general has worked closely with the UN-backed anti-corruption commission to try to impeach incumbent president, Jimmy Morales.

Meanwhile, Ms Aldana has denied any wrongdoing.