Opinion: winds of change – Arévalo’s left-wing triumph amid Guatemala’s echoes of the past
Guatemala's potential shifts towards the left after the election of "Guatemala's historic shift.
August 22, 2023Topic
Guatemala elections
From outsider in the polls to winner in Guatemala’s presidential elections: the rise of Bernardo Arévalo
Once an underdog in the polls, Bernardo Arévalo, a well-known politician and National Assembly member of Guatemala, has now emerged...
August 21, 2023
National strike announced in Guatemala amid election concerns
In Guatemala, civilian groups have announced a national strike for July 24, 2023.
July 24, 2023
Guatemalan presidential candidate calls for runoff election to be declared amid fraud allegations
Guatemalan presidential candidate Bernardo Arévalo, representing the center-left party Movimiento Semilla, has called for the official declaration of a runoff...
July 6, 2023
Guatemalan government calls for respect for state sovereignty amid electoral dispute
The government of Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei has issued a call to the international community to respect the sovereignty of...
July 3, 2023
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...
June 28, 2023
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...
June 26, 2023
Guatemala holds general elections without clear favorite
Guatemalans will participate in a general election on June 25 with no clear favorite among the candidates.
June 25, 2023
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...
June 22, 2023