Guatemala's Progressive President-Elect Faces Party Suspension and Legal Battles
Bernardo Arévalo, the progressive candidate, has been confirmed as the winner of Guatemala's presidential election, but his political party, Seed Movement, has been suspended by another government body. Arévalo's victory has been marred by legal challenges and allegations of irregularities. While he is set to take office on January 14, it remains uncertain if his party's lawmakers will be able to take their seats in Congress. Arévalo has called the suspension ruling legally void and plans to appeal it. The suspension comes after a tumultuous election that tested Guatemala's democracy and saw attempts to undermine Arévalo's path to power.