GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES
Guatemala's Next President Faces a Stacked Deck
Jul 31, 2019 | 10:00 GMT
(JOHAN ORDONEZ/AFP/Getty Images)
Highlights
- Guatemala holds a presidential runoff election on Aug. 11. Dealing with the country's perennial problems with corruption and security will top the victor's list of priorities.
- Though the new president will have few options available to deal with those endemic issues, the solutions offered and the approach taken will affect the next administration's ability to manage Guatemala's troubled relationship with the United States.
- Facing a lack of U.S. support, Guatemala's next president might consider turning to China to pay for security and development plans, even if that increases tensions with Washington.
Subscribe Now
SubscribeAlready have an account?