The standard-bearer of the Semilla movement, a big winner in the last elections, opined that “the time has come to unite” because “the usual corrupt people are hurting the most delicate fibers of society,” he stressed.
They deny freedom of choice and the right to live in a fair and prosperous country, he said in a message on the social network.
“We are living a moment that requires clarity and determination on our part,” said the current MP, “without room for lukewarmness, for complicit silence or for ambiguity,” he noted.
The future and well-being of Guatemalan families are at stake, he said, adding that for this reason he called on all democratic forces to act together.
They included mayors, representatives, leaders from all sectors, religious, political, business, labor and student leaders, “those who believe that our country deserves a democratic future.”
“It will not be just a protest demonstration, but a confirmation of our identity as a people, the champion who protects our soil in the fight for a fair, free and democratic future,” emphasized the former diplomat.
Hundreds of indigenous people marched this Monday through several streets of this capital against Guatemala’s 2024 budget approved by the legislature, as well as the decision to lift the immunity of four judges of the Supreme Electoral Court.
The indigenous peoples have been peacefully resisting in front of the MP headquarters for 64 consecutive days, demanding the resignation of the Attorney General Consuelo Porras and other of his officials.
Analysts warn that the continued maneuvers of this investigative unit represent the spearhead of the corruption pact aimed at preventing the inauguration of elected authorities on January 14, 2024.
Arévalo has denounced a long time ago and before the plenary session of Congress a coup, which, since the budget has been approved, will be a way to put pressure on the future government administration.
Strongly condemning the approval last Friday, he announced that he would immediately take the necessary legal action and called on the country’s head of state, Alejandro Giammattei, to veto it.
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