Tag: Bernardo Arévalo
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Guatemala Inaugurates New President Amid High International Support and Domestic Challenges
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.…
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Guatemala’s President-Elect Faces Inauguration Delays Amid Parliamentary Disputes
The inauguration of Guatemala’s president-elect, Bernardo Aralo, has been delayed due to parliamentary disputes which resulted in lawmakers from his party being forced to register as independents. Aralo, known for his anti-corruption stance, has faced repeated attempts by the country’s attorney general to prevent him from assuming office. The current impasse has raised the possibility…