Guatemala’s Bernardo Arévalo was nearly prevented from taking office. Now, can his drive to reform the country succeed?
The Central American country has reasons to be optimistic, writes AS/COA’s CEO.
El presidente de Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, estuvo a punto de ser impedido de asumir el cargo. ¿Podrá prosperar ahora su iniciativa de reformar el país?
Traditional powers tried to control the 2023 election, but demonstrations and international support allowed a reformer to overcome a gauntlet of challenges.
President Arévalo is betting on discreet cooperation and pragmatic engagement with the Trump administration.
This article is adapted from AQ’s special report on trends to watch in Latin America in 2025.
The next administration should work more closely with its neighbors to address migration.