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Guatemala's president-elect faces suspension of his party and accusations of fraud after disputed election victory

  • Bernardo Arévalo won Guatemala's presidential election but his party was suspended over alleged irregularities in its formation.
  • Arévalo's opponents have alleged voter fraud and filed legal challenges attempting to invalidate his victory.
  • The suspension of Arévalo's party casts doubt on whether its lawmakers can take seats in congress.
  • Arévalo claims the suspension is illegal and plans to appeal it before his scheduled inauguration.
  • International observers expressed concerns about attacks on democracy and corruption in Guatemala's electoral process.
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