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The US said on Tuesday that it “deeply concerned” by the actions of those who keep trying “undermine” democracy in Guatemala and expressed his desire to work with
The US said on Tuesday that it “deeply concerned” by the actions of those who keep trying “undermine” democracy in Guatemala and expressed his desire to work with the President-elect, Bernardo Arevalo de Leon.
The US government made this statement after two important events took place in Guatemala the day before: the ratification by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) of the victory of the progressive party Arevalo de León in the elections on August 20 and, at the same time, the suspension of his political party, the Movement of Seeds.
“The United States remains deeply concerned about the actions of those who are trying to undermine democracy in Guatemala. These efforts undermine the clear will of the Guatemalan people.” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, answering a question EFE at a press conference.
Pictured is Karine’s press secretary Jean-Pierre. Photo: File Reuters
The United States, the spokeswoman added, stands with its partners in the international community and the people of Guatemala in against these “unacceptable efforts” against Guatemalan democracy.
Finally, Jean-Pierre took the opportunity to once again congratulations Arevalo for his election victory.
“We look forward to working with the President-elect and we will firmly oppose attempts to undermine democracy in Guatemala“Posted on X (formerly Twitter) US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken.
This Monday, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal of Guatemala approved the results of the elections, As a result, Arevalo de León, from the Movimiento Semilla party, founded as a result of anti-corruption demonstrations in 2015, received the presidency of the country for the period 2024-2028.
However, on the same day in the Register of Citizens of the TGE decided to “temporarily” suspend the formation of an elected president obeying the Judge’s order of 12 July, a decision that Arévalo de León called “an illegal ruling in connection with a prosecution led by the Ministry of State (Prosecution)”.
The condemnation of the US adds to that which the European Union (EU), the General Secretariat of the Organization of American States (OAS) and other governments of the world have already voiced in recent hours. like in Mexico.
(EFE)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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