Bernardo Arevalo

Bernardo Arevalo

Guatemala GuatemalapoliticianMaleb. 19615.6Global Dominance: 0.01%

Bernardo Arevalo is the President of Guatemala, having taken office in January 2022. He is recognized for his commitment to social justice and anti-corruption efforts. Arevalo was in the news following a devastating bus accident on February 10, 2023, where he declared three days of national mourning for the victims and expressed solidarity with their families.

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President Bernardo Arévalo signed the decree extending the deadline for paying the ISCV.

Emetra aconseja pagar el impuesto de circulación antes de las fiestas de fin de año y los gastos escolares
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-12
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president whose administration has seen a decrease in legislative support for fuel subsidies.

Oficialismo inicia su tercera semana sin apoyo legislativo a favor del subsidio de los combustibles
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-11
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The president Bernardo Arévalo warned about the risks that populism and narcopolitics pose to democracy, particularly during electoral periods.

Arévalo alerta sobre la influencia del narcotráfico en la política y las campañas electorales
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-11
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Bernardo Arévalo expressed Guatemala's solidarity with Colombia after the earthquake.

Guatemala ofrece apoyo humanitario a Colombia tras terremoto que deja decenas de muertos
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-10
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President Bernardo Arévalo affirmed that any company collecting fines imposed by the United States on Guatemalan migrants must act within national legislation.

Arévalo marca límites ante cobros de EE. UU. a migrantes guatemaltecos y advierte que deberán respetar la legislación nacional
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-10
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The president Bernardo Arévalo confirmed that the Executive is analyzing decree 18-2026.

Arévalo analiza qué hará con la reforma del IUSI y explica cuándo dará a conocer su postura sobre el decreto 18-2026
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-10
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Juan Carlos Rivera
Juan Carlos Rivera

Bernardo Arévalo presented a temporary support initiative for fuels on July 24.

Relevos en el Gabinete Económico coinciden con el alza de los combustibles y la presión por el costo de vida
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-10
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Bernardo Arévalo was supported by Gustavo Petro during his inauguration in Guatemala.

Los progresistas al servicio de las dictaduras en América Latina
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-09
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Bernardo Arévalo expressed condolences for the death of Rodolfo Rohrmoser and praised his contributions to democracy.

Muere Rodolfo Rohrmoser, exmagistrado de la CC que declaró inconstitucional el Serranazo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-08
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president under whose administration the Belice 2 Bridge project is expected to be significantly advanced.

CIV retomará construcción del Puente Belice 2 y prevé superar el 60% de avance al finalizar el gobierno de Arévalo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-06
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Norma Zea
Norma Zea

President Bernardo Arévalo decided to present the proposal to subsidize fuel prices again.

Ejecutivo justifica la aprobación del subsidio temporal para los combustibles
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-06
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president of Guatemala who announced legal actions regarding the interpellations of ministers.

Congreso llama a interpelación a 12 de 14 ministros del gabinete de Bernardo Arévalo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-05
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Bernardo Arévalo is the President of Guatemala whose election results were defended by the protests led by Luis Pacheco and Héctor Chaclán.

Luis Pacheco y Héctor Chaclán recuperarán su libertad bajo arresto domiciliario y una caución de Q160 mil
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-05
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president of Guatemala whose cabinet ministers are being called for interpellation.

Ministro de Gobernación habla de una "narrativa de violencia descontrolada" y atribuye el "Anillo de Contención" por desplazamiento de pandillas
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-05
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president of Guatemala who declared a state of emergency in response to rising violence.

Nixon Pérez Paz y Glendy González de la Cruz | El trágico caso de la pareja que temía ser deportada de Estados Unidos y acabó asesinada en Guatemala
El Comercio·PeruPeru· 2026-08-04
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The government of Bernardo Arévalo failed to convince the deputies to support a new fuel subsidy.

Ejecutivo no convence a diputados para conseguir un nuevo subsidio al combustible
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-04
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President Bernardo Arévalo was elected primarily by the capital city and surrounding areas.

expertos analizan los cambios que redefinen el panorama político en Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-03
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En la homilía estuvieron presentes el presidente Bernardo Arévalo, la vicepresidenta Karin Herrera y otros funcionarios de Estado.

Pietro Parolin llama desde Guatemala a combatir “injusticias provocadas por las desigualdades y la corrupción” y recuerda viajes papales
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-02
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Bernardo Arévalo, the President of Guatemala, acknowledges the impact of rising hydrocarbon prices on families.

familias guatemaltecas ajustan sus compras ante el alza de alimentos, combustibles y transporte
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-02
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president of the Republic who has the authority to sanction or veto the decree.

cuándo dejarían de pagar el impuesto las viviendas y qué pasará con las deudas pendientes
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-01
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Juan Carlos Rivera
Juan Carlos Rivera

Bernardo Arévalo's presidency is characterized by a parsimonious attitude derived from his background in diplomacy rather than law.

La parsimonia elimina el apoyo a la democracia
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-01
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Bernardo Arévalo is responsible for Guatemalan foreign relations and has provoked the ire of mainland China.

Guatemala puede usar sus intereses geopolíticos
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-01
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president of Guatemala under whose government the cultural projects were proposed.

Sobre el regreso de Miguel Ángel
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-01
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Harris Whitbeck informed President Bernardo Arévalo about the initiative being pushed by the Tourism Commission.

incentivos, infraestructura y nueva dirección, explica Harris Withbeck
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-01
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Harris Whitbeck
Harris Whitbeck

The president Bernardo Arévalo will have to sanction or veto the decree once it reaches the Presidency.

la ampliación del plazo aún sigue en el Congreso, ¿qué falta para que entre en vigor?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-31
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Amilcar Montejo
Amilcar Montejo

Bernardo Arévalo is the president who must sanction the decree for the extension of the vehicle circulation tax payment deadline.

expertos analizan ampliación del plazo para pagar el impuesto de circulación
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-31
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Bernardo Arévalo is the current president of Guatemala, involved in a case that kept the Special Prosecutor's Office active.

Jueza rechaza emitir órdenes de captura contra los exjefes fiscales Rafael Curruchiche y Saúl Sánchez
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-31
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Bernardo Arévalo, the president of the Republic, stated that the opening of Xetulhá strengthens the strategy to diversify the country's tourism offerings.

Irtra invierte Q700 millones en Xetulhá y atribuye su crecimiento a la transparencia y la autonomía
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-30
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Bernardo Arévalo is the president of Guatemala who will either sanction or veto the newly approved decree.

así será el proceso para que entre en vigor
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-30
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The president Bernardo Arévalo applauds the new water park, which expands the recreational offerings of the complex in Retalhuleu.

Irtra inaugura el nuevo parque acuático Xetulhá
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-30
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Glenda Burrion
Glenda Burrion