Guatemalan prosecutors raided two voting locations during a critical election for the country’s Constitutional Court, an action President Bernardo Arévalo condemned as an attempt to intimidate voters and undermine the rule of law. The raids were led by a prosecutor previously sanctioned by the U.S. for attempting to overturn Arévalo’s 2023 election victory, highlighting the ongoing power struggle between the anti-corruption presidency and the controversial Attorney General’s office. In response, the Constitutional Court issued an injunction to prevent further interference in the vote count while allowing investigations to proceed. These elections are seen as a pivotal test for Guatemala’s democratic institutions, as the new court will hold ultimate authority over high-profile corruption cases and the selection of the next Attorney General.
Date: February 13, 2026. Source: apnews.com