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Guatemala votes for constitutional court magistrates amid raids and political tension, with international observers watching.
Guatemala began voting for magistrates of its Constitutional Court, a crucial step for its democracy, amid raids by prosecutors on two voting sites led by sanctioned official Leonor Morales.
President Bernardo Arévalo condemned the raids as intimidation, raising alarms over interference.
The elections, part of a broader process to select top judicial and oversight officials, are seen as vital for restoring trust in institutions weakened by corruption.
The court’s final rulings have previously blocked anti-corruption efforts and upheld controversial releases, making this outcome pivotal for judicial independence and the rule of law.
International observers are monitoring the process.
Guatemala vota por los magistrados de la corte constitucional en medio de redadas y tensión política, con observadores internacionales observando.