Guatemala's Election Crisis: International Bodies Condemn 'Attempted Coup'

Despite legal challenges, President-elect Bernardo Arévalo is set to take office next month, as pro-democracy protests continue.

Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo's election victory is being challenged by the country's prosecutor's office, which has declared the result void due to alleged voting irregularities.
International bodies, including the European Union and the Organization of American States, have condemned the move, labeling it an 'attempted coup' and calling for a peaceful transition of power.
Arévalo, who leads the anti-corruption party Movimiento Semilla (Seed Movement), won over 60% of the vote and his victory is seen as a rejection of Guatemala's political elite.
Despite the legal challenges, the head of the Guatemalan electoral commission has insisted that the election result is 'unalterable' and that Arévalo will be sworn in as planned next month.
Pro-democracy protesters have taken to the streets in recent months to support Arévalo and call for the attorney general and other officials to step down.