Election observers in Guatemala have voiced their apprehensions about threats directed at judges of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. They have urged security forces to ensure the judges’ safety, especially in the run-up to the presidential run-off and other pivotal elections. So far, the observers haven’t identified significant disruptions. However, they have publicly denounced the intimidation […]
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