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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.

USA118th CongressSRES-518| Senate 
| Updated: 1/10/2024
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Jan 10, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 10, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76)
  • January 10, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 10, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76)

International Affairs

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.

USA118th CongressSRES-518| Senate 
| Updated: 1/10/2024
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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Timeline
Jan 10, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Jan 10, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76)
  • January 10, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 10, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76)
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted