Guatemala: Runoff Presidential Election Nears
Former Diplomat and Sociologist Leads in Polls
Prosecutors Seek to Annul Results
As Guatemala prepares for its runoff presidential election on Sunday, tensions are high as the leading candidate faces legal challenges and allegations of electoral irregularities.
Bernardo, a sociologist and former diplomat from the Movimiento Semilla party, secured 58% of the votes in the first round, while the former prosecutor, Thelma Cabrera, earned 37%. However, prosecutors have filed a lawsuit requesting the annulment of the election, citing alleged irregularities in the counting process.
The legal challenges have raised questions about the legitimacy of the election and have fueled uncertainty among Guatemalans. The outcome of the runoff will have significant implications for the country's future, as it grapples with issues of poverty, corruption, and violence.
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