Guatemala president-elect, VP-elect facing serious death threats, says Americas rights body
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FILE PHOTO: Guatemalan presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo of the Semilla party addresses supporters during his closing campaign rally, ahead of Sunday's presidential run-off, at the Plaza Central in Guatemala City, Guatemala August 16, 2023. REUTERS/Cristina Chiquin/File Photo
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MEXICO CITY - The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights asked Guatemala to provide more protections for President-elect Bernardo Arevalo and Vice President-elect Karin Herrera, it said on Thursday, citing "serious and urgent" risks to their wellbeing.
In a statement, the commission said the threats include two plots against the politicians' lives. REUTERS
