In a statement, the group insisted on defending the rule of law, democratic institutions and the citizen vote based on the “actions of the Guatemalan authorities before, during and after the first voting date”.
These, he added, constitute an abuse of authority that mocks the will of the electorate and openly refers to the actions of the public ministry.
He disapproved of the maneuvers of the Special Prosecutor against Impunity and Seventh Criminal Justice Fredy Orellana before the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) and the Seed Movement party.
“They force us to address this call to all sectors of society without distinction, organizations, peoples and territories, collectives, citizens in general, to act together in the Civic Front for Democracy,” he said.
These actions blatantly violate the rule of law, human rights and the constitution, and prevent the building of the present and future we deserve, he noted.
The time to save Guatemala is now, concluded the National Convergence of Resistance presented on October 3, 2022 with representatives of social organizations due to the political, economic and social situations affecting the country.
Various local and international organizations continue to condemn the harassment and harassment of the TSE, the recent persecution of some of its members and the clear aim of throwing Semilla out of the political race for the presidency.
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