Maria Consuelo Porras, who has been sanctioned by the United States for corruption, topped a list of candidates for the role, but is unlikely to succeed in her bid for a third term. The 72-year-old prosecutor is close to former president Alejandro Giammattei, who is also facing graft allegations. However, she scored 92.33 out of 100 in a grading scale, which critics argue does not adequately account for ethical values. The Organization of American States has called for an "independent" attorney general in Guatemala.