Campaigning on an anti-graft platform, Arévalo won the country’s August 20 runoff by a landslide. We share facts about his victory.
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Fast Facts about Bernardo Arévalo's Presidential Win in Guatemala
REACTION: Arévalo Wins Presidency in Guatemala
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AQ Editors
Analysts describe challenges ahead after a momentous victory for an anti-corruption candidate promising change.
Even in Guatemala’s Small Towns, This Election Feels Huge
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Will Freeman
AQ’s columnist attended rallies in the campaign’s final days. Everyone seemed aware of the stakes for democracy.
Poll Tracker: Guatemala's 2023 Presidential Runoff
Voters will decide between Bernardo Arévalo and Sandra Torres in the August 20 second-round election.
After Ruling, More Trouble Likely for Guatemala’s Democracy
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Claudia Méndez Arriaza
A judge threw presidential elections into disarray as Bernardo Arévalo and his Semilla party face disqualification.
Democracy Dialogues: Guatemalan Elections and the State of Democracy in Central America
Eric L. Olson discussed corruption and democratic backsliding facing Central America.
Seven Decades After Guatemala Coup, Bernardo Arévalo Sees a Dramatic Rise
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Will Freeman
The son of a trailblazing president will face a powerful political establishment in a runoff election.