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A progressive from outside Guatemala's power structure was resoundingly elected the country's next president Sunday in a reprimand to the governing elite over widespread allegations of corruption.
Anti-corruption crusader Bernardo Arévalo was resoundingly elected Guatemala's next president in a reprimand to the governing elite.
Son of former president wins 58% of the vote, dispatching rival Sandra Torres, but efforts afoot to keep him from taking office
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Son of former president Juan José Arévalo led former Guatemala first lady by 58 to 37 per cent of votes, but current administration is attempting to suspend his party’s legal status
Preliminary results show a potential landslide victory for anti-corruption crusader Bernardo Arévalo, in a rebuke of Guatemala's governing elite.