[wanabidii] Press Releases: Certification of Final Presidential Election Results in Guatemala

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Certification of Final Presidential Election Results in Guatemala 10/27/2015 06:23 PM EDT Certification of Final Presidential Election Results in Guatemala Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC October 27, 2015 The United States congratulates president-elect James Ernesto (Jimmy) Morales Cabrera and looks forward to working with his administration. The Guatemalan people have shown a commitment to combat corruption and impunity. The new administration now has an unprecedented opportunity to work for them to enact reform legislation that will enhance anti-corruption efforts. We trust president-elect Morales will seek to work with his citizens and the Guatemalan Assembly to stimulate economic growth, reduce crime and violence, promote educational opportunities, target criminal networks responsible for human trafficking, and help create transparent and accountable governance and institutions. We also congratulate the Guatemalan people on a peaceful and orderly election. We applaud the political parties for their commitment to nonviolence throughout the electoral process, and we commend civil society organizations and other key stakeholders for their efforts to strengthen civic engagement in the democratic process. Finally, we recognize the professional work of Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal, and highlight the positive role played by international observers, including the Organization of American States, whose presence helped to ensure a transparent, free, and fair electoral process. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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