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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, GuatemalaReuters 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 be […]

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 CityReuters 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 diplomat […]