There is absolutely no basis for describing Arévalo and Semilla as a left, democratic or progressive alternative to the subordination of the Guatemalan ruling elite to foreign capital and US imperialism.
While the corrupt clique in power seeks to defend its power, Washington has repeatedly backed the election results, which favor its preferred candidate.
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