Vamos (Guatemala)

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

Vamos
LeaderAlejandro Giammattei
Secretary-GeneralGiorgio Bruni Batres
Founded2017
IdeologyConservatism
Social conservatism
Economic liberalism
Political positionCentre-right to right-wing
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 election.[1][2][3]

The party has been criticized by some as a result of some former military officers who were accused of war crimes joining the party.[4]

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. Reaparece Alejandro Giammattei con el partido político "Vamos" - Soy502
  2. Alejandro Giammattei regresa a la política con un nuevo proyecto - Soy502
  3. El regreso de Alejandro Giammattei con el partido Vamos - Republica.gt
  4. "Ex-first lady, conservative contend for Guatemala presidency". The Associated Press. 9 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019 – via WiscNews.


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