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December 12, 3115

What Challenges Face Guatemala’s New President?

Bernardo Arévalo, who faced repeated attempts to prevent his inauguration, was finally sworn into office early Monday, just after midnight, in a ceremony that his opponents delayed for 10 hours. // Photo: @BArevalodeLeon via X.

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  • Bernardo Arévalo, who fought off attempts by the country’s attorney general to derail him from taking office, was finally inaugurated early Monday, just after midnight, following a failed last-ditch attempt by his opponents in Congress to prevent him from taking office. Days before being sworn in, Arévalo named an equal number of men and women to cabinet posts, and he tapped both political stalwarts and younger leaders to ministerial positions. What do Arévalo’s cabinet picks reveal about his incoming administration and its priorities? What are the biggest challenges facing Arévalo? What policies will he seek to push through, and how well will he be able to work with the country’s Congress?

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María Fernanda Bozmoski, deputy director of operations and finance at the Atlantic Council’s Adrienne Arsht Latin America Center: “Bernardo Arévalo’s cabinet choices, which balance gender and blend experienced politicians with fresh faces, signal his commitment to inclusive governance and new perspectives. His administration is poised to address longstanding, systemic challenges with a modern approach. Arévalo’s picks reveal several priorities: gender equality; a blend of experience and innovation through the mix of political veterans and younger leaders; and a focus on pragmatism given some continuity in his team (notably in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs). These are deliberate choices of an administration ready to tackle Guatemala’s complex issues. The challenges facing Arévalo are…”

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