Joy briefly turned into anger for supporters after Congress stalled the anticorruption crusader’s inauguration.
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Attacks against President-elect Bernardo Arevalo have fuelled fears of election interference ahead of his swearing-in.
Advocates say law enforcement officials are preying on migrants and asylum seekers heading north across Central America.
Critics fear President-elect Bernardo Arevalo could be blocked from taking office amid a probe into university protests.
The protests come in response to alleged interference in the election of anticorruption candidate Bernardo Arevalo.
Al Jazeera speaks to political analysts and other experts about political developments after Guatemala’s election.
The conservative National Unity of Peace party has filed a complaint alleging inconsistencies in the August 20 election.
Progressive candidate Bernardo Arevalo will face off against conservative Sandra Torres in an August 20 run-off vote.
Observers fear interference in the final leg of the presidential race, as prosecutors target one of the leading parties.
![Bernardo Arevalo, right, greets supporters in the community of Santa Maria de Jesus during a campaign stop on July 16 [Jeff Abbott/Al Jazeera]](/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/6D8A9786-1690315125.jpg?resize=270%2C180&quality=80)
Presidential candidate Sandra Torres has paused her campaign in solidarity with progressive rival Bernardo Arevalo.
