The international community has shown notable support for Guatemala’s new president, with US President Joe Biden expressing congratulations and Vice President Kamala Harris announcing an upcoming meeting in Washington. The president, who won a surprise election victory on an anti-corruption platform, has faced challenges to his office, including legal attempts to overturn the election results. His agenda includes tackling corruption, seeking the resignation of the Attorney General involved in an attempt to annul the election, addressing social justice, and managing the country’s malnutrition and poverty crises. However, he lacks a majority in Congress, which may complicate his efforts. The support from the US and EU is considered crucial for implementing his policies, and the indigenous community has high hopes for inclusion and improvement in living conditions under his administration.
- US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have congratulated Guatemala’s new president on his inauguration.
- The president has taken office despite opposition efforts to block his presidency, including legal challenges to the election results.
- International support stems from US and EU interests in maintaining stability and influence in the region, mitigating migration, and countering potential Chinese influence.
- The president’s primary goals are to combat pervasive corruption in public institutions and address social justice issues, including malnutrition and poverty.
- He plans to push for the resignation of the Attorney General who was part of the attempt to annul the election.
- The president faces a significant challenge as he does not hold a majority in Congress, which is necessary to push forward his agenda.
- Financial and policy support from the US and EU will be vital for the president to implement his policies effectively.
- Guatemala’s indigenous community has supported the new president and is seeking greater inclusion in public institutions and improvements in their standard of living.
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