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Guatemala election heads for run-off, leftists in lead amid voter anger

A woman shows her ink-stained finger during the first round of Guatemala's presidential election in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on 25th June, 2023

Guatemala City, Guatemala Reuters Guatemalans voted for a new president on Sunday in an election headed for an August run-off, with early results putting the centre-left in the lead but also appearing to show widespread voter frustration over the exclusion of an early favourite. The contest, dominated by international concern over corruption, will have to […]

Fed up with graft, Guatemalans face familiar names in presidential vote

Sandra Torres, presidential candidate for the National Unity of Hope party addresses to supporters during a campaign event in Guatemala City, Guatemala, on 27th May, 2023.

Guatemala City Reuters Guatemala holds a presidential election on Sunday with voters clamouring for a government that can tackle corruption, inflation and violence, though no candidate is expected to secure enough votes to win outright, setting the scene for a run-off.  Polling points to a close contest between former First Lady Sandra Torres, conservative career […]