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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|
#bernardo-arevalo#guatemala#military-veterans
politics2 years ago

"Guatemalan Presidential Candidate Sandra Torres Takes Stance Against Gay Marriage, Embracing Conservative Values"

Guatemalan presidential candidate Sandra Torres, in her third bid for the presidency, has aligned herself with conservative values by opposing same-sex marriage and abortion. She has chosen an evangelical pastor as her running mate and emphasizes her commitment to keeping these issues illegal in Guatemala. Her opponent, Bernardo Arévalo, has not made a clear statement on same-sex marriage but supports maintaining the abortion ban. Torres, who leads the National Unity of Hope party, promises social programs for the poor but has shifted the party's ideology to the right. The upcoming runoff election presents a choice between conservative and progressive proposals, with Torres appealing to Guatemalans' conservative social values.

via Yahoo News|
#conservative-values#guatemala#politics
politics2 years ago

"Guatemalan Presidential Candidate Sandra Torres Takes Stance Against Gay Marriage, Embracing Conservative Values"

Guatemalan presidential candidate Sandra Torres, in her third bid for the presidency, has aligned herself with conservative values by opposing same-sex marriage and abortion, while also emphasizing her commitment to social programs for the poor. Her opponent, Bernardo Arévalo, has not taken a stance on same-sex marriage but supports maintaining the country's abortion ban. Torres has enlisted an evangelical pastor as her running mate and is appealing to Guatemalans' conservative social values, while Arévalo largely campaigned on rooting out corruption. The election runoff on August 20 presents voters with a choice between conservative and progressive proposals.

via The Associated Press|
#conservative-values#guatemala#politics
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