Guatemala
Reformist Arevalo sworn in as Guatemala's president despite efforts to derail inauguration
Guatemalan President-elect Bernardo Arévalo waited to be sworn into office Sunday as the old-guard Congress dawdled and delayed the inauguration, sparking angry protests.
Bernardo Arévalo was sworn in as Guatemala’s president on Monday minutes after midnight despite months of efforts to derail his inauguration, including foot-dragging and rising tensions right up until the transfer of power.
Arévalo arrives in the pre... [5734 chars]