Anti-China fortress, but pro-China **! Arévalo, what's the matter?
Arévalo is Guatemala's newly elected **, and his background and stance raise eyebrows. Guatemala has long been an "anti-China bastion" and maintains so-called "diplomatic relations" with Taiwan. Mr. Arévalo, however, was a clear pro-China faction who said on the campaign that he would seek to improve relations with China.
Guatemala is located in Central America and is one of the birthplaces of the Mayan civilization. Despite its rich cultural heritage, it also has a history of colonization and enslavement. The arrival of Spanish colonists in Guatemala during the Age of Discovery in the 16th century led to the destruction of much of the heritage of the Mayan culture, and the locals were forced to embrace Spanish and Catholicism.
The Americas as a whole were profoundly transformed under the influence of European colonization, and Guatemala was no exception. At that time, Europeans saw the Americas as a new world full of opportunities, vying to establish their rule on the land. This led to the gradual decline of the Mayan civilization in Guatemala and the destruction of cultural heritage.
Arévalo's pro-Chinese stance may have something to do with his views on Guatemalan history, believing that improving relations with China would help the country develop. This marks a possible change in Guatemala's foreign policy towards a more diversified international relationship.
In just one year, the Mayan culture suffered a devastating blow in Guatemala, ruthlessly destroyed by the Spaniards, who established a brutal colonial rule for it.
Since then, the Guatemalan people have been fighting for three hundred years in a long and arduous struggle for national independence. During these long years, they made great sacrifices for independence, and finally succeeded in achieving independence in 1821.
However, the good times didn't last long. The United States rose rapidly in the 19th century as the hegemon of the Americas, declaring that "America is America's America."
Beginning in 1871, the United States Company of the United States actively acquired coffee and banana estates in Guatemala. With the influx of American capital, Guatemalan politics gradually came under the control of the United States.
Although the October Revolution of 1944 and the beginning of the democratization process in Guatemala, the United States had become the world hegemon at that time, making it difficult for Guatemala to escape the fate of being manipulated by the United States.
Under the influence of the United States, Guatemala became a prosperous fortress in Central America. As early as 1935, Guatemala established diplomatic relations at the consular level with the then ***. After the Kuomintang retreated to Taiwan, Taiwan and Guatemala formally established so-called "diplomatic relations" in 1960.
Since then, there have been frequent economic and cultural exchanges between Taiwan and Guatemala. In 1989, Guatemala** Cereso's visit to Taiwan pushed the relationship between the two sides to a new peak.
However, now there is a pro-Chinese Arévalo in the Guatemalan ** election, which is a new phenomenon for the first time in the history of Guatemala. So, where did Arévalo come from?
Arévalo's background can be traced back to the former Guatemalan Juan José Arévalo, a background that gives him a sense of responsibility for the future of his country.
Although Arévalo is the son of the former **, he has not enjoyed any privileges as a result. During his father's rule, Guatemala was politically turbulent and eventually exiled to Montevideo, the capital of Uruguay, in a coup d'état. Born in exile in this place of exile, Arevalocha became the child of a political family, whose childhood was destined to be unpeaceful.
Growing up with his parents in Uruguay, Venezuela, Mexico, and even Chile, Arévalo's childhood was spent almost exclusively moving or on the move. It wasn't until he was 15 years old that he was able to return to Guatemala and start a relatively stable life.
Arévalo embarks on a new career of study, honing his character through years of exile and setting his ambition to make Guatemala a prosperous democracy. He studied in Israel, the Netherlands and other countries, and after completing his studies, he gave up the opportunity to go to the United States for a high-paying job, and resolutely chose to return to China to contribute to his motherland.
Upon his return to Guatemala, Arévalo devoted himself to work and quickly rose to prominence thanks to his experience of living and studying abroad, as well as his knowledge of international affairs. A few years later, he was appointed Guatemalan ambassador to Spain and then returned to his home country as vice-minister. However, at this time, Arévalo did not have the idea of running for **.
Although the work is progressing well, there is a problem of corruption in Guatemala. In 2015, a massive campaign erupted in Guatemala demanding the resignation of then-Molina due to his involvement in a corruption scandal.
Arévalo, as a leader committed to changing the fate of the country, is committed to the action and deeply feels the distress caused by corruption at the ** level to the whole country. The grief and indignation aroused by this propelled him to actively participate in and lead the reform movement.
In the midst of this wave of reform, Arévalo not only founded the Guatemalan Think Tank "Seeds", but also launched and organized the "Seeds Movement" party in 2017 to promote political change. This move attracted more and more like-minded intellectuals and supporters, providing him with a solid foundation for his campaign.
After years of development, Arévalo officially launched his ** campaign in 2023. However, because the Seed Movement party was a relatively new political force, he did not receive much attention in the early days. Despite his extensive experience in public office such as diplomacy and Congress, the lack of sufficient ** became a challenge on his campaign trail.
In order to change this situation, Arévalo has firmly grasped the topic of the "anti-corruption campaign", actively giving speeches and live-streaming them on social media platforms, increasing his popularity. He made "anti-corruption" the main banner of his campaign, which was widely recognized by the Guatemalan people. This shows that the problem of corruption in Guatemala is serious and needs to be addressed urgently.
Corruption is a cancer in a country, which not only hinders the development of the country, but also hinders the social progress of the younger generation. Through his "anti-corruption" campaign, Arévalo has won the support of a large number of young people and is affectionately known as "Uncle Bernie". His efforts were aimed at eradicating corruption and opening up a new path of development for Guatemala.
On the other hand, Arévalo has maintained a clear understanding through his many years of diplomatic career. Guatemala, as one of the countries that have diplomatic relations with Taiwan, is obviously not in line with the trend of today's world. Arévalo understands this and has publicly stated that he is committed to strengthening ties with China if he is elected.
Guatemala has long been an anti-China position advocated by the United States, and Arévalo's pro-China stance clearly means to break the influence and control of the United States over Guatemala.
In addition, Arevalo's position may also have some personal reasons, as he was involved in a coup d'état** that took place at the instigation of the CIA. Without the manipulation of the United States, Arévalo might have been able to enjoy a more peaceful and happy childhood.
Arévalo's high ** degree made his competitors feel deeply anxious. In order to disrupt his campaign, they did not hesitate to launch a fierce opposition campaign in an attempt to prevent Arévalo's election.
However, the power of the people cannot be stopped. In August 2023, Guatemala** election ended successfully, and Arévalo managed to achieve a final victory.
Despite his successful election, Arévalo's path to office was not without its challenges. During this time, competitors and stakeholders from all sides carried out sustained and fierce attacks on him, even threatening his life.
Fortunately, however, everything finally settled in the early hours of January 15, 2024, when Arévalo was successfully inaugurated as Guatemala's first leftist in 12 years**.
It is hoped that Arévalo will keep his campaign promises, actively develop closer friendly relations with China, and strive to make greater progress on the road to breaking free from US control.