The sensational stories surrounding Guatemala and its adoption processes could lead people to believe that all adoptions which take place in that country are, on some level, corrupt. In an attempt to distinguish reality from the sensational, Kelly Caldwell launched a website called Guatadopt.com. Kevin Kruetner is now the group's spokesperson and lead writer.

"I don't think the media is very balanced. They tend to show sensationalized stories and worst of all, they never seem to devote enough time to really understand the dynamics. But when a reporter is given two days to pump out a piece, what can we expect to happen?"

Kruetner urges people to remember that the vast majority of Guatemalan adoptions are legitimate, and even the stories of corruption often don't tell the full story.

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Labels: international, laws, adoption_policy

Posted By: Aspen Education Group