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world2 years ago

"Guatemala's Bernardo Arevalo Inaugurated as President Despite Opposition"

Guatemala's new President Bernardo Arevalo, a former lawmaker, diplomat, and sociologist, was sworn in after a last-ditch effort to prevent his inauguration. Arevalo, an anti-corruption crusader, promised to fight corruption and stand firm against global authoritarianism, vowing not to allow institutions to be bent by corruption and impunity. He inherits a country ranked 30th out of 180 countries by Transparency International for corruption and faces the challenge of addressing high rates of violent crime and inequality, which have driven many to risk the perilous migrant journey to the United States. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris congratulated Arevalo and expressed the Biden administration's commitment to strengthening the U.S.-Guatemala relationship and addressing the root causes of migration.

via CBS News|
#bernardo-arevalo#corruption#guatemala
politics2 years ago

Anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo triumphs in Guatemala's presidential election

Bernardo Arévalo, an anti-corruption candidate from the progressive Movimiento Semilla party, has won Guatemala's presidential election, defeating former first lady Sandra Torres. Arévalo's victory comes amidst concerns of democratic backsliding and a race marred by controversy. With a majority of the votes counted, Arévalo secured 59.1% of the vote. He pledged to tackle corruption, crime, malnutrition, and inequality, but faces challenges as Congress is expected to be controlled by establishment parties. Analysts warn of potential attempts to undermine his win, citing previous efforts to disqualify him. The dissolution of a UN-backed anti-corruption commission in 2019 has worsened corruption and inequality in Guatemala.

via CNN|
#anti-corruption#bernardo-arevalo#democratic-backsliding
politics2 years ago

"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.

via Al Jazeera English|
#bernardo-arevalo#corruption#guatemala
politics2 years ago

"Guatemala's Veterans Rally Behind Sandra Torres for President"

Guatemala's largest military veteran organization, the Guatemalan Military Veterans Association, has endorsed presidential candidate Sandra Torres after previously opposing her in two previous bids for the presidency. Torres and the veterans painted her opponent, Bernardo Arévalo, as a threat to the country's democracy and families, despite Arévalo not explicitly stating his support for the policies criticized. The veterans' association represents around 380,000 veterans across Guatemala and cited Torres as the "better option" due to concerns over Arévalo's party and the possibility of same-sex marriage. However, not all veterans were convinced by the endorsement.

via The Associated Press|
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politics2 years ago

Guatemala's Presidential Front-Runner Halts Campaign in Support of Rival

Sandra Torres, the top vote-getter in Guatemala's presidential election, has suspended her campaign activities in solidarity with her opponent, Bernardo Arévalo, whose party is being pursued by prosecutors. The country's top electoral tribunal confirmed the results of the June 25 vote, while the Attorney General's Office suspended the second-place party. President Alejandro Giammattei has published an open letter stating he has no intention of staying in power beyond his term. The election results are being reviewed, and tensions are rising. The U.S. government has expressed concern over the actions of the Attorney General's Office, calling it a threat to democracy.

via The Associated Press|
#bernardo-arevalo#guatemala#politics
politics2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Guatemala Election Results as Court Orders Probe

Guatemala's constitutional court has ordered a review of the results from the first round of presidential elections after a highly fractured political landscape emerged. Former first lady Sandra Torres secured first place with 15.8% of the vote, while center-left candidate Bernardo Arevalo unexpectedly came in second with 11.8%. The court's decision came after an appeal by nine political parties, including Torres' UNE party and President Alejandro Giammattei's Vamos party, to investigate suspected irregularities. Torres expressed concern over a faulty digital voting system, while Arevalo urged citizens to remain vigilant against attempts to manipulate the results. Observers from the Organization of American States deemed the election fair.

via DW (English)|
#bernardo-arevalo#election#guatemala
politics2 years ago

Guatemala's Presidential Run-Off: Arévalo's Rise and China's Influence

Bernardo Arévalo, the son of Guatemala's first democratically-elected president, has unexpectedly made it to the runoff for president, representing the center-left Semilla party. Arévalo's rise comes as Guatemala faces a slide towards autocracy, with opposition candidates sidelined and a fragmented electorate. He will face the conservative favorite Sandra Torres in the runoff, and his centrist reform agenda focuses on confronting corruption, universalizing social assistance programs, improving healthcare, and addressing security issues. Arévalo's challenge will be to convince disillusioned voters to support him and overcome opposition from political and economic elites.

via Americas Quarterly|
#bernardo-arevalo#democratic-change#guatemala