In the second round of the elections, the Seed Movement has succeeded in overcoming the National Unity of Hope (UNE) with an anti-corruption and critical discourse with the system. Four million Guatemalans have voted in the elections, 45% registered, and many have seen it as a “democratic referendum” to curb the “authoritarian leadership” that the country has taken in recent years.

The Arévalo party has put the fight against corruption at the centre of the campaign, it has called for the democratization of public institutions. Hope for change for many citizens. So they manage to capitalize on the protection of those who disagree.

Sandra Torres was looking for the country’s presidency for the third time. Conservative candidate, supported by military, evangelical chiefs and right-wing sectors. In recent years, many have denounced the authoritarian regression of this party. In Guatemala there have been prosecutions against prosecutors, judges, institutions and journalists who have arrested or been forced to be exiled people who have denounced corruption.

The Seed Movement has also suffered attacks. After the first round, the Constitutional Court ordered the arbitrary review of the electoral records. No errors were found. He subsequently received a complaint from prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche, requesting the disqualification of the party, as a result of a alleged case of false signatures. He indicated that the Prosecutor could give arrest warrant and suspend the party after the elections. These measures have been supported by the UNE.

The gain of progressive matches can lead to major changes for Guatemala and major difficulties: “The right political situation for the changes will be difficult because the whole system is against them,” said Luis Fernando Mack, member of Independent Analysts of Guatemala.