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Guatemala election turmoil deepens as anti-corruption candidate faces government crackdown

  • Guatemala's electoral court confirmed results but prosecutors moved to block anti-graft candidate Bernardo Arévalo from runoff vote.
  • Arévalo's party was suspended over alleged signature irregularities though he vows to still compete.
  • Prosecutors raided electoral offices to obtain voter information, sparking objections within and outside Guatemala.
  • Top vote-getter Sandra Torres suspended campaign in solidarity with Arévalo amid uncertain election.
  • U.S. officials accused Guatemalan authorities of threatening democracy and trying to alter election results.
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