<p>MEXICO CITY - The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights asked Guatemala to provide more protections for President-elect Bernardo Arevalo and Vice President-elect Karin Herrera, it said on Thursday (Aug 24), citing "serious and urgent" risks to their wellbeing.</p>

<p>In a statement, the commission said the threats include two plots against the politicians' lives.</p>


Guatemalan presidential candidate Bernardo Arevalo of the Semilla party addresses supporters during his closing campaign rally, ahead of Sunday's presidential run-off, at the Plaza Central in Guatemala City, Guatemala on Aug 16, 2023.

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MEXICO CITY - The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights asked Guatemala to provide more protections for President-elect Bernardo Arevalo and Vice President-elect Karin Herrera, it said on Thursday (Aug 24), citing "serious and urgent" risks to their wellbeing. In a statement, the commission said the threats include two plots against the politicians' lives.


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