Guatemala's New President Faces Opposition in Ambitious Reform Agenda
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Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as Guatemala's new president, but faces opposition and challenges to deliver promised reforms.
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Arévalo has a background in conflict resolution and is considered a political moderate. His party campaigned on anti-corruption and change.
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Arévalo wants to battle corruption, recover co-opted institutions, expand access to healthcare and education, and address climate change.
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The attorney general is still investigating Arévalo and his party, and could undermine efforts. Powerful economic interests may also resist reforms.
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Deep poverty drives emigration from Guatemala. Intensifying drought and flooding due to climate change also challenge the country.