Iran Press/ America: With more than 95% of the ballots counted, Arévalo won 59.1% of the vote compared to Sandra Torres’ 36.1%, according to official data from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal.
It marks a stunning win for the former diplomat who reinvigorated a race plagued by controversy after the state disqualified opposition candidates who spoke out against corruption – drawing concerns from rights groups and Western allies.
The president of the electoral tribunal, Irma Palencia, said during a press conference on Sunday night that “today, the people voice’s spoke,” as it became apparent that Arévalo had won by a large margin.
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