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Guatemala elections reveal discontent and mistrust, setting the stage for unpredictable runoff
Guatemala's recent general elections resulted in an unexpected second-round showdown and highlighted the prevailing discontent and distrust among the population towards political proposals, according...
Latin America’s anti-corruption efforts stall: Guatemala, Mexico and Venezuela face alarming deterioration
The fifth edition of the Anti-Corruption Capacity Index (CCC Index) reveals a challenging anti-corruption landscape across Latin America.
The study, conducted by Americas Society/Council of...
Guatemalan elections: Sandra Torres and Bernardo Arévalo head to second round
With 84% of the tally sheets processed, Sandra Torres and Bernardo Arévalo emerged as the top candidates in the first round of Guatemala's elections...
Guatemala’s general elections conclude with 31 arrests
The general elections in Guatemala ended with the conclusion of voting, which saw 31 individuals arrested and several incidents reported.
Over 9.3 million eligible Guatemalans...
Guatemala holds general elections without clear favorite
Guatemalans will participate in a general election on June 25 with no clear favorite among the candidates.
Sandra Torres, Zury Ríos, and Edmond Mulet are...
Russia expresses willingness to strengthen relations with Guatemala, says ambassador
Russia's ambassador to Guatemala, Vladimir Vinokurov, has confirmed his country's commitment to enhancing bilateral relations with the Central American nation.
In an interview with Sputnik...
Challenges surround Guatemala’s election process with candidates linked to crime
Guatemala is facing an unconventional electoral process as it approaches the general elections on June 25.
The timing of ongoing prosecutions has led to the...
Some 9.4 million voters called to vote in Guatemala
Approximately 9.4 million Guatemalans will vote on June 25th to determine the President, Vice President, Congress members, mayors, and Parlacen representatives.
A runoff will occur...
When are the 2023 elections in Guatemala? Dates and candidates
By Fátima Romero
Guatemala's more than 9.3 million voters will have to choose between nearly two dozen presidential candidates in the first-round election on June...
Presidential elections in Guatemala: another candidate ruled out
Guatemala's Constitutional Court has thrown a second candidate out of the race for the presidential nomination.
This comes when the Central American country is the...
Guatemala invites tenders for 5G services
Guatemala, a country with a population of 22.2 million and a GDP of US$87 billion in 2021, has launched its first radio spectrum tender...
Guatemala’s central bank raises leading interest rate for the fourth time in 2023
By Fátima Romero
The Monetary Board of the Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) approved a new increase of 25 basis points to the leading monetary policy...
Political newcomer leads poll in Guatemala presidential race
Businessman and political newcomer Carlos Pineda is the favorite of voters ahead of Guatemala's June 25 presidential election, according to a poll released Tuesday...
Guatemalan president’s visit to Taiwan infuriates China
By Fatima Romero
Guatemala is one of 13 countries recognizing Taiwan's sovereignty, a list that has shrunk in recent years as Beijing moves to isolate...