Vamos (Guatemala)

Vamos (lit. Come on or Let's go; officially Vamos por una Guatemala Diferente, lit. 'Let's Go for a Different Guatemala') is a conservative political party in Guatemala.

Vamos
LeaderAlejandro Giammattei
Secretary-GeneralGiorgio Bruni Batres
Founded2017
IdeologyConservatism
Social conservatism
Economic liberalism
Christian right[1][2][3][4][5]
Political positionCentre-right[6] to right-wing[7]
Colors  Blue
Seats in Congress
16 / 160
Website
vamosguatemala.com

History

The political party was founded and registered by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal in 2017. Its leader and general secretary is Alejandro Giammattei, a three-time presidential candidate. Alejandro Giammattei declared that this political party would be his platform to run in the 2019 general election.[8][9][10]

The party has been criticized by some as a result of some former military officers who were accused of war crimes joining the party.[11]

The party is currently selecting the members of the staff to integrate the Cabinet for the 2020–2024 term.

Electoral history

Presidential elections
Election Party candidate Running mate Votes % Votes % Result
First round Second round
2019 Alejandro Giammattei Guillermo Castillo 613,302 13.95% 1,907,696 57.95% Elected Y

Congressional elections
Election Votes % Seats +/– Position
2019 321,830 7.96%
16 / 160
 16 2nd

References
  1. "Shirley Rivera: "El respeto a nuestras autoridades va a hacer la diferencia" – Prensa Libre".
  2. "Las polémicas iniciativas que promueve Shirley Rivera, la nueva presidenta del Congreso – Prensa Libre".
  3. "Guatemala increases punishment for abortions and bans same-sex marriage". The Guardian. 9 March 2022.
  4. "Guatemalan Women Face Up to 10 Years in Prison Under New Abortion Law". The New York Times. 9 March 2022.
  5. "Guatemala Congress ramps up prison sentence for abortion, bans gay marriage". France24. 9 March 2022.
  6. https://porquienvoto.org.gt/descargas/informe_partidos_politicos.pdf Page 77
  7. "Conservative Alejandro Giammattei wins Guatemalan presidency". BBC News. 12 August 2019.
  8. Reaparece Alejandro Giammattei con el partido político "Vamos" - Soy502
  9. Alejandro Giammattei regresa a la política con un nuevo proyecto - Soy502
  10. El regreso de Alejandro Giammattei con el partido Vamos - Republica.gt
  11. "Ex-first lady, conservative contend for Guatemala presidency". The Associated Press. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019 – via WiscNews.


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