Bernado Arévalo’s victory comes amid growing concerns over state of democracy in Central America
The Guatemalan anti-corruption crusader Bernardo Arévalo has been voted in as president, according to preliminary results, a victory that until recently seemed impossible and which many voters hope will end years of rule dogged by allegations of corruption and authoritarianism.
Arévalo, a 64-year-old ex-diplomat and son of a former president, had a 58% to 37% lead over the former first lady Sandra Torres with 99% of votes counted.
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