3 things to know about Guatemala's elections Voters will go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president. But some of the most popular candidates won't be on the ballot. WEKU · Jun 23, 2023
‘Simulation of democracy’: Guatemala readies for election amid concerns of manipulation Candidates have been disqualified on spurious grounds as experts warn of country backsliding into autocracy The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2023
AP Explains: Guatemala prepares to vote after tumultuous campaign This has been one of the most turbulent election seasons in Guatemala’s modern history The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023
Guatemala's presidential hopefuls channel heavy-handed tactics of El Salvador's leader Candidates to be Guatemala’s next president are pushing a neighbor’s controversial success into the race The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
Guatemalan court keeps presidential frontrunner Pineda off ballot With just a month to go before Guatemalan voters will pick a new president, the country's top court ruled on Friday to leave the frontrunner in polls out of the election. Reuters · May 26, 2023
Guatemala's top court ends candidacy of leading presidential hopeful 1 month before vote Guatemala’s top court has blocked the candidacy of yet another presidential hopeful, this time ending the campaign of poll leader Carlos Pineda for alleged violations of electoral law The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
Guatemala's presidential frontrunner thrown off ballot, promises appeal With barely a month to go before Guatemalan voters go to the polls to pick a new president, a judge suspended the candidacy of frontrunner Carlos Pineda on Friday, in a ruling swiftly denounced as undemocratic by the businessman outsider. Reuters · May 20, 2023
Political newcomer Pineda leads poll in Guatemala's presidential race Businessman and political newcomer Carlos Pineda was the top choice of voters ahead of Guatemala's June 25 presidential election in a poll released on Tuesday, with former first lady Sandra Torres second and veteran diplomat Edmond Mulet third. Reuters · May 2, 2023