Political newcomer Pineda leads poll in Guatemala's presidential race

FILE PHOTO: Guatemala's President Alejandro Giammattei makes a joint statement with his Taiwanese counterpart Tsai Ing-wen (not pictured), at the Palacio Nacional de la Cultura, in Guatemala City, Guatemala March 31, 2023. REUTERS/Luis Echeverria/File Photo

GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - Businessman and political newcomer Carlos Pineda was the top choice of voters ahead of Guatemala's June 25 presidential election in a poll released on Tuesday, with former first lady Sandra Torres second and veteran diplomat Edmond Mulet third.

Voters will be choosing a successor to President Alejandro Giammattei, whose term ends in January 2024.