The United States expressed interest in “deepening engagement” with Guatemala and ratified its support for Bernardo Arevalo

Vice President of the United States, kamala harris, Congratulations to the President-elect of Guatemala, Bernardo ArevaloFor his victory in the elections, he expressed his interest in “Deepening the partnershipbetween the two countries, according to a statement issued by White House.

During a phone conversation, Harris and Arevalo talked about “Common interests in combating corruption“Supporting civil security and increasing economic opportunities.”

The two leaders agreed on “important and ongoing cooperation” between the Biden-Harris administration and the president Giamatti with regard to Irregular migration.

Harris stressed “the United States’ commitment to working with Guatemala and other governments in the region to address illegal migration humanely and expand legal recourse.”

The United States also expressed its desire to “More economic growth and stability for the people of GuatemalaHe highlighted ongoing efforts to “provide economic opportunities for the people of Guatemala in the country,” through job creation, financial inclusion or digital connectivity.

The US Vice President ratified her commitment to “ Preserving democratic values ​​and institutions in Guatemala“, stressing that this includes celebrating”Elections free of intimidation or interference“.

This phone call between Kamala Harris and Bernardo Arevalo took place after Guatemala’s president-elect met on Friday with the US Chargé d’Affaires in the country. Patrick Ventrell, In a “successful” meeting in which they discussed the future Bilateral cooperation between the two countries as soon as he was sworn in as head of state.

A meeting also attended by Arevalo’s “number two”, Karen HerreraDespite the controversy that arose as a result of the cessation of training in which they both participated, however seed movement, by Register of citizens at the Supreme Electoral Court (Tokyo Stock Exchange).

The Attorney General’s Office insists that Arevalo’s party committed a crime Money laundering Regarding paying some 175,000 Guatemalan quetzals (about 20,200 euros) in exchange for the signatures needed to establish itself as a formation for the elections.

For their part, the authorities said United State “They accused”Corrupt powers“The Attorney General’s Office wants to prevent Arevalo from ruling and asked the outgoing president, alejandro giamatti, Which supports the transitional process.

Bernardo Arevalo denounced on Friday that he “sees A The coup is in progressDue to recent actions against his party, just under five months before his inauguration.

Arevalo accused the Public Prosecutor and the Director of Public Prosecutions, consuelo porras, Criminal judge and the governing body of Congress, headed by the official party, as promoters of coup.

“These actions constitute a coup promoted by the institutions that should ensure justice in our country.”Arevalo de León, who was elected in a runoff on August 20, said:

Elected leader of the party Seed movementHe pointed out that the “coup” was also planned by the Public Prosecutor Rafael Corochici And “other corrupt parties” who are trying toViolation of the constitutional order and violation of democracy“.

He explained, “The group of corrupt politicians and officials, who refuse to accept this result, have launched a plan to violate the constitutional order and violate democracy.”

According to the current MP, the “coup” “is being carried out step by step, through false, illegitimate and illegal actions, in various cases, aimed at preventing the seizure of elected authorities, including power.” president”.

(With information from EFE and Europe Press)