Guatemala

Oscar Mejia, the former president of Guatemala from 1983 to 1986, whose administration oversaw increased repression and government violence, has been declared a fugitive by a Guatemalan court. Given the proximity to the second round of voting, the timing of this declaration seems to benefit presidential candidate Manuel Baldizon, according to local commentators. Indeed, while right-wing candidate and retired general Otto Perez is currently leading in the polls, his margin has narrowed slightly in recent days, possibly as the recent focus on Mejia reminds the Guatemalans of the last military leader to rule the country. Ultimately though, despite the potential

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