Guatemala Supreme Court paves way for runoff election
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Amid a context of dubious voter fraud claims after Guatemala’s first round presidential election (see LADB 7/3/23 and 6/27/23), Guatemala’s Supreme Court yesterday endorsed the Supreme Electoral Tribunal ruling that had affirmed the election results last week. Although the first round election results have not yet been officialized by the Supreme Electoral Tribune, the decision paves the way for the August 20th runoff election, which pits conservative Sandra Torres against center-left, reformist Bernardo Arévalo. Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling, Guatemalan president Alejandro Giammattei “took the unusual step of publishing an open letter Monday saying he has no intention of staying in power beyond his term,” reports
Guatemala Supreme Court paves way for runoff election
Guatemala Supreme Court paves way for runoff…
Guatemala Supreme Court paves way for runoff election
Amid a context of dubious voter fraud claims after Guatemala’s first round presidential election (see LADB 7/3/23 and 6/27/23), Guatemala’s Supreme Court yesterday endorsed the Supreme Electoral Tribunal ruling that had affirmed the election results last week. Although the first round election results have not yet been officialized by the Supreme Electoral Tribune, the decision paves the way for the August 20th runoff election, which pits conservative Sandra Torres against center-left, reformist Bernardo Arévalo. Prior to the Supreme Court’s ruling, Guatemalan president Alejandro Giammattei “took the unusual step of publishing an open letter Monday saying he has no intention of staying in power beyond his term,” reports