Guatemala has joined Panama in opposing Russia’s entry into the Central American Parliament (Parlacen). President Bernardo Arévalo firmly rejected Russia’s inclusion as an observer state. He argued that this move violates the principles of the 1991 Tegucigalpa Charter. The charter establishes Central America as a region dedicated to peace and democracy. Most Central American governments […]
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