Guatemala sets lineup for presidential vote as critics slam disqualifications


  • World
  • Tuesday, 28 Mar 2023

Supporters of Sandra Torres, presidential candidate for the National Unity of Hope (UNE), attend a rally at a market as part of the kick off of her campaign, in Guatemala City, Guatemala March 27, 2023. REUTERS/Sandra Sebastian

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Guatemala's presidential race kicked off on Monday, a day after the electoral authority finalized its approved candidate lineup for the June election, even as critics blasted decisions to disqualify some candidates while allowing others to run.

Polls point to two conservative women as early presidential front-runners.

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