Bernardo Arévalo

Bernardo Arévalo is the current President of Guatemala. He is newsworthy due to a surge in gang violence and his recent decision to end Guatemala's nearly 30-year-old program utilizing Cuban doctors, reportedly under U.S. pressure. Recently, Guatemala declared a state of emergency after gang-related violence resulted in the deaths of multiple police officers and hostage situations in prisons. Arévalo has vowed to pursue those responsible for the attacks. These events present a significant challenge to his administration's efforts to combat corruption and organized crime. He is also facing pressure to adopt stricter crime control measures, similar to El Salvador's President Bukele, while navigating potential threats from figures like Trump.