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Only 3 of 23 Guatemalan presidential candidates campaigned in L.A. Immigrants are upset

Por: Los Angeles Times Nation May 31, 2023

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Guatemalans living in the United States could help sway their homeland's politics when they vote in its June 25 presidential election. But despite the diaspora's potential clout, only a handful of candidates turned out for a May 5 candidate forum in Los Angeles. That left Southern California's Guatemalan community frustrated and angry, feelings that many know all too well when it comes to national politics. Twenty-three candidates... + full article



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