"Arevalo Takes Lead in Guatemala's Presidential Election Polls"

Progressive candidate Bernardo Arevalo is leading in the polls ahead of Guatemala's presidential election, projected to win by 61 percent according to a survey by CID Gallup. This would be a major upset over conservative rival Sandra Torres. Arevalo's strong finish in the first round of voting propelled him to the run-off, but rival parties questioned the vote tally, leading to legal challenges. The Attorney General's Office attempted to suspend Arevalo's party, but the Constitutional Court reversed the decision. Corruption has been a central issue in the campaign, with Arevalo positioning himself as an anti-corruption champion.