Plots Against President-Elect Mark Dark Turn in Guatemala's Bitter Election

Reports of an assassination plot against Guatemala's president-elect Bernardo Arévalo may be a final act of political elites as they try to cling to power.

Guatemala’s President-Elect Still Has 1 More Hurdle to Cross

Bernardo Arévalo won Guatemala's presidential election. But he will face more challenges from political elites before taking up the post.

Women in the Room: Q&A With Narcas Author Deborah Bonello 

A new book by journalist Deborah Bonello examines the roles women play in organized crime and argues that their participation in criminal activities deserves further study.   In…

Guatemala’s Elections in Disarray As Corrupt Elites Cling to Power

In Guatemala, a series of conflicting rulings has left the country reeling, as the dominant political bloc tries desperately to maintain power.

Guatemala Elites Meddle Again in Presidential Election, Suspending Results

Guatemala's election results have been suspended after complaints of election fraud. Multiple observer agencies said the elections were fair.

From Smuggling to Trafficking: One Migrant's Nightmare on the Guatemala-Mexico Border

Sometimes the line between human smuggling and human trafficking can be blurred as coyotes take advantage of those they've promised to guide.

Historic Guatemala Elections Poised to Rattle Corrupt Establishment

Left-wing candidate Bernardo Arévalo caused a dramatic upset in Guatemala's elections, securing a run-off with Sandra Torres of UNE.

Citizen Prosperity: Wild Card Meets Status Quo

A look at former candidate Carlos Pineda Sosa, a popular outsider who was recently disqualified from Guatemala’s presidential race.

Cabal: Caciques and Compromises

Presidential frontrunner Edmond Mulet has run on a promise of change. But ties to candidates accused of corruption cast doubt on this pledge.

Valor and the Ghost of the CIACS

Despite previous campaign bans, Zury Ríos is one of this election’s forerunners, her success due to support from a wide range of allies.

Vamos: The Fight to Stay in the Game

Although President Giammattei cannot run in this year’s elections, his political party remains a dominant force.

The Road to 2023: A Peek Into Guatemala’s Criminal Past

Guatemala's political landscape is dominated by corrupt elites that have ensured impunity for themselves and their allies.