GUATEMALA CITY, July 7, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - A review of Guatemala's June 25presidential election, which had sparked international consternation over thepossible undermining of democracy, has been completed, officials saidThursday. In a surprise outcome, two social-democrats -- Sandra Torres and BernardoArevalo -- came out on top of last month's first voting round. A TSE official, who spoke under condition of anonymity, confirmed to AFP thatthe review had been completed on Thursday. The review must be finalized before winners of June's election are officiallyannounced. The US Department of State had said Sunday it was "deeply concerned" by thecourt ruling that suspended the election certification.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha July 07, 2023 06:09 UTC