Bernardo Arévalo took office as Guatemala’s president on January 14, 2024, marking a historic moment in the country’s history. The inauguration, delayed by over eight hours, was a departure from the constitutionally mandated schedule. The ceremony at the Miguel Ángel Asturias Cultural Center saw Arévalo and Vice President Karin Herrera sworn in. Samuel Pérez, the […]
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