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

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

Jul 25, 2023 02:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

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

Guatemala Election Chaos Continues as Independent Observers Report Interference From Political Parties and Justice System

Jul 19, 2023 10:15 PM EDT By Rick Martin

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

Political Turmoil Grips Guatemala After Elections as Government Targets Leading Opposition Candidate Bernardo Arevalo

Jul 14, 2023 12:15 AM EDT By Rick Martin

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 President Alejandro Giammattei Promises To Not Hold On To Power as Election Result Questions Persist

Guatemala Elections Result Remains in Question as President Alejandro Giammattei Promises To Not Hold On to Power

Jul 11, 2023 01:49 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The Guatemalan election results are still being held up, stoking fears that controversial President Alejandro Giammattei is trying to hold onto power.

Guatemala Elections: US Warns Against Efforts To Interfere With Results

Guatemala's Highest Court Suspends Release of Official Election Results; US Warns Against Possible Interference

Jul 04, 2023 01:07 AM EDT By Rick Martin

The United States is warning of election interference in Guatemala following the surprising results of the Guatemalan presidential elections

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

Jun 27, 2023 01:40 AM EDT By Rick Martin

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.

Guatemala Elections: Polls Close as Guatemalans Decide on New President

Jun 26, 2023 12:12 AM EDT By Rick Martin

After what has been a tumultuous and contentious election cycle in Guatemala, the country has now finished trying to decide on a new president as polling centers have now closed.

Guatemala Presidential Candidate Carlos Pineda Disqualified by Court Ahead of Race

May 29, 2023 02:22 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Carlos Pineda, a conservative businessman, and Guatemala presidential candidate, lost his last plea to keep running a month before the election.

U.S. Opening Migrant Processing Centers in Colombia, Guatemala Amid Migration Surge

U.S. Opening New Migrant Processing Centers in Colombia, Guatemala Amid Migration Surge

Apr 28, 2023 02:17 AM EDT By Mary Webber

The U.S. has announced plans to open new migrant processing centers in Colombia and Guatemala amid the migration surge across the U.S.-Mexico border.

Guatemala, Taiwan Reaffirm Diplomatic Ties After Honduras's Switch to China

Apr 02, 2023 11:59 PM EDT By Mary Webber

The leaders of Guatemala and Taiwan have reaffirmed their diplomatic ties in the jungle ruins of the Maya civilization citadel.

Traditional Clothing in Mexico and Guatemala: The Rich and Fascinating History of Huipil

Traditional Clothing in Mexico and Guatemala: A Look Into The Rich and Fascinating History of Huipil

Mar 02, 2023 10:30 AM EST By Mary Webber

Traditional clothing across Latin America varies depending on cultural identity and historical background.

A Closer Look at Guatemala's Diverse Cultural Groups

Guatemala: Understanding the Differences of Various Cultural Groups in This Central American Country

Jan 24, 2023 07:57 AM EST By BERT HOOVER

Guatemala is widely recognized as one of Latin America's most linguistically and culturally diverse regions. Here's a closer look at Guatemala's four "cultural groups": the Mayan, Ladina, Xinca, and Garífuna.

American Suspect Wanted for 1991 Murder Found in Guatemala Operating a Shrimp Farm

Dec 15, 2022 11:15 PM EST By Mary Webber

An American suspect wanted for a 1991 murder was found in Guatemala working on a shrimp farm, according to Massachusetts state police.

Missing Guatemalan Rapper Neshie Found Dead Inside Barrel Hidden in Abandoned Car in Guatemala City

Dec 09, 2022 07:21 AM EST By Rick Martin

A famous Guatemalan rapper, who was missing for three days, was found dead inside a barrel in the trunk of an abandoned car in Guatemala City.

Guatemala Ex-President Otto Perez Molina and Ex-Vice President Roxana Baldetti Get 16 Years in Prison for Fraud, Conspiracy

Dec 08, 2022 01:44 AM EST By Rick Martin

After years of investigation and a heated legal battle, a court in Guatemala has sentenced former President Otto Perez Molina and former Vice President Roxana Baldetti to 16 years in prison for fraud and conspiracy charges.