An anti-corruption candidate has swept to a shock win in Guatemala's presidential election. "The people of Guatemala have spoken forcefully," Mr Arevalo told reporters. Mr Arevalo will replace unpopular right-wing President Alejandro Giammattei, who is constitutionally barred from re-election. The outgoing leader congratulated Mr Arevalo on X, formerly known as Twitter, and invited him to work on an orderly transition. Mr Arevalo has received congratulatory messages from the ambassadors of the US and the EU and the presidents of neighbouring Mexico and El Salvador.

Source: Daily Nation August 21, 2023 11:49 UTC