Guatemala’s Congress, which is controlled in its majority by the governing party, has refused to recognize the seven lawmakers from the Seed Movement party of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo, following the suspension of his party earlier this week
Protesters alleging electoral fraud in the runoff presidential election gather in front of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal building, in Guatemala City, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. The party of former first lady Sandra Torres, who lost to rival Bernardo Arevalo, filed a complaint Aug. 25th, alleging fraud in the way the votes were counted.
Anti-corruption prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche officially advised the Congress of the party’s suspension despite pending court appeals. The U.S. government has sanctioned Curruchiche for allegedly obstructing corruption investigations. Seed Movement legislator Román Castellanos said Wednesday the Congress’ move was arbitrary, since it was made verbally in the Congress without party members being advised in writing. The impact is that Seed Movement lawmakers cannot hold leadership positions in the Congress. They also lose the presidency of the sole congressional committee they held, he said.
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