United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 518 (118th)
A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.
Introduced
10 January 2024
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Status
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76)
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14 January 2025
Summary
This resolution applauds the people of Guatemala for participating in a free and fair presidential election on August 20, 2023. The resolution also (1) expresses concern with the actions of Guatemala's Attorney General and Public Ministry in attacking President-elect Bernardo Arevalo's coalition, and (2) urges Guatemala to prioritize and work actively for a peaceful transfer of power. Additionally, it calls on certain U.S. federal departments and agencies to prepare for the possibility that a peaceful transfer of power does not occur.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 January 2024
Introduced in Senate (PDF)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 10 January 2024
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 10 January 2024
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/518
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/sres/518