A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.
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This resolution applauds the people of Guatemala for participating in a free and fair presidential election on August 20, 2023. The resolution also (1) expresses concern with the actions of Guatemala's Attorney General and Public Ministry in attacking President-elect Bernardo Arevalo's coalition, and (2) urges Guatemala to prioritize and work actively for a peaceful transfer of power. Additionally, it calls on certain U.S. federal departments and agencies to prepare for the possibility that a peaceful transfer of power does not occur.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76)
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 518: A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-518/
"S. Res. 518: A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-518/.
S. Res. 518, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-518/.
[S. Res. 518: A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-SRES-518/)