After hours of high tension, Bernardo Arévalo took office as president of Guatemala

The president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo de Leónwas finally hit in the early hours of this Monday after a a marathon full of accidents and several months of uncertainty, during which the Public Prosecutor sought to prevent his rise to power.

The inauguration was scheduled for Sunday afternoon, but was delayed by more than 10 hours and several heads of state, including the King of Spain, Felipe VI, left the country without being able to attend the ceremony.

What should have been a succession of formal steps dragged on for hours and more he questioned Arévalo’s hypothesisin principle due to parliamentary misunderstandings on the legal capacity of elected deputies to take office and, for that matter, on the appointment of authorities, amidst overcrowded security checks due to the demonstrations.

Arevalo, born in Uruguaybegan its administration in an event at the Miguel Ángel Asturias Cultural Center to complete a period of 4 years until 2028.

The president of the Congress, Samuel Pérez, announced the investiture of the vice president, Karin Herrera, and then Arévalo was inaugurated with the delivery of the command insignia left by the outgoing president, Alejandro Giammattei.

He the former president did not appear personally at the National Theater for the transfer ceremony and sent the institutional symbols through its secretariat.

His vice president, Guillermo Castillo, from whom he has been separated since 2020, was present at the ceremony and handed over his post to the chemical biologist Karin Herrera.

Meanwhile, the website of the Guatemalan Presidency announced today on its website that “information on the management of Bernardo Arévalo will soon be available”, where it is expected to disseminate “detailed information on the public policies that are transforming Guatemala and on how the social commitment of Bernardo Arévalo is bringing positive results.” edit.

“You will explore his vision for the future of the nation, as well as the importance of citizen participation in this journey towards a stronger and more equal country,” reads the blue-background announcement posted to users.

Arévalo’s administration promises to “shape the future of Guatemala” to “encourage the active participation of the community in building a better tomorrow”, as announced by the official website of the presidency, which envisages a “journey towards a more prosperous and full of hope”. .”

The party deputy Arévalo de León, This Sunday Samuel Pérez Álvarez was also elected president of the Guatemalan Congress for the period 2024-2025, after reaching agreements with several parties and adding the necessary 90 votes.