GUATEMALA CITY, (Reuters) – A retired right-wing general promising a crackdown on violent crime won Guatemala’s presidential election yesterday and will be the first military man to take power since democracy was restored in 1986.
Otto Perez had 54.5 percent support with results in from 96 percent of polling stations while his rival, wealthy businessman Manuel Baldizon, trailed with 45.5 percent.
Guatemala’s electoral tribunal declared Perez the winner late yesterday, and his supporters began celebrating.
