Guatemala Prosecutors Open Door to Arresting President-Elect
- Move to revoke immunity puts Arévalo’s inauguration at risk
- Anti-corruption crusader tied to violent university takeover
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Guatemalan authorities are seeking to revoke Bernardo Arévalo’s immunity from criminal prosecution, a move denounced by the president-elect and putting him at risk of arrest as he prepares to take office in January.
The allegations were swiftly condemned the US government, which said it will impose sanctions on those who interfere with the transition of power.