INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The Constitutional Court of Guatemala has issued a ruling suspending the officialization of the election results due to complaints of
irregularities raised by right-wing parties.This decision has cast doubt on the electoral process and raised concerns from the European
Union (EU) and the Organization of American States (OAS).The Constitutional Court accepted an injunction and ordered the Supreme Electoral
Tribunal to halt the qualification and officialization of results.The purpose is to ensure that all issues are thoroughly addressed before
the scheduled second round for the presidential election.Photo Internet reproductionSeveral right-wing parties had requested the injunction
to prevent the declaration of victory for specific candidates without a prior investigation into alleged irregularities.The Constitutional
Court holds the highest authority in the country, overseeing potential violations of the Constitution, and its decisions are not subject to
votes among 22 candidates.They will now proceed to a run-off election on August 20.According to the injunction, a new scrutiny review
hearing will be summoned to allow legitimate parties to present objections and challenges they deem relevant.If evidence suggests that the
the conditions for potential annulment as defined by the law.The allegations of fraud emerged after the election, particularly when Bernardo
for respect for the will of the people expressed in the ballot boxes.They emphasize the importance of upholding the rule of law, separation
election results pending further investigation of irregularities reflects the ongoing efforts to ensure a transparent and credible electoral
