Bernardo Arevalo

Guatemala: Outgoing President Alejandro Giammattei Promises Transparent Transition Following Election

Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei stated on Tuesday that the country was on track for an "orderly and transparent transition" of power after the presidential election.

Guatemala Elections: President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo Congratulated by US President Joe Biden Who Calls for a Smooth Transition

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

With 100% of the votes now counted for the 2023 Guatemala Election, Bernardo Arevalo, who went from a longshot to an unlikely leader, is now Guatemala's president-elect.

Guatemala Elections: Bernardo Arevalo Wins In a Landslide After Widespread Anger on Government's Election Meddling

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Guatemala's voters were angry, and so angry that they voted a relative underdog to win the presidency despite government meddling in the Guatemala elections.

Guatemala: Protests Spark Over Election Interference as State Targets Opposition Candidate Bernardo Arevalo

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The government of Guatemala has been targeting opposition candidate Bernardo Arevalo ahead of the runoff election on August 20. This includes a raid on his party's offices.

Guatemala Elections: Observers Say Political Parties and Justice System Interfered

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Independent observers have pointed out that several political parties and the country's justice system are attempting to ignore the will of the people during the Guatemala elections.

Guatemala Under Political Turmoil as Government Targets Leading Opposition Candidate Bernardo Arevalo

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The second leg of the Guatemala elections, a presidential runoff between opposition candidate Bernardo Arevalo and former First Lady Sandra Torres, is now in question as political turmoil grips the country.

Guatemala Elections Heading To Presidential Run-off as Former First Lady Sandra Torres Takes on Center-Leftist Bernardo Arevalo

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The vote counting for the Guatemala elections is now ongoing. However, early results indicate that there will be no winner yet as the elections are heading to a run-off election for the presidency.