Guatemala outsider Arevalo stuns with presidential election triumph

"The people of Guatemala have spoken forcefully," Arevalo told the media in his first comments after winning with 58 percent of the vote, with all ballots counted.

Guatemalan presidential candidate for the Semilla party, Bernardo Arevalo, celebrates the results of the presidential run-off election in Guatemala City, on August 20, 2023. (Credit: AFP)