Guatemala voters sent two presidential candidates from opposite ends of the political spectrum to an Aug. 20 runoff, giving hope to many disenchanted voters that change might be possible, according to preliminary results Monday.
Guatemalans vote Sunday for a president that some hope, but few expect, will finally solve the problems of crushing poverty, violence and corruption in the Central American country. All three oppose legalizing abortion and same-sex marriage in a staunchly Catholic country, and have vowed to crack down on violence and corruption.
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Guatemalans vote Sunday for a president that some hope, but few expect, will finally solve the problems of crushing poverty, violence and corruption in the Central American country.
Guatemala: Cradle of Mayan civilization ravaged by poverty, graft inquirer.net - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from inquirer.net Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.