Speaking to a press conference at the National Palace of Culture (seat of the Government), the president described October as a key month in the history of the country, which will celebrate this year the 80th anniversary of that transcendental event.

The 1944 Revolution was a critical event, a starting point for this Central American territory to enter into modernity, for the construction of a true democracy, the head of State stressed.

The 66-year-old politician added that this was the democratic spring, the forebearer of the development of democracy in the country.

I have always believed that a nation that is not well acquainted with its history is doomed to repeat it, reflected Arévalo, current standard-bearer of the Movimiento Semilla Party, adding that that is why it is important to know and understand history, especially the critical moments in which society and its leadership generate opportunities. Reconnecting with our history and taking it as inspiration to set our path towards the future is fundamental, he said.

A sociologist and former deputy, Arévalo mentioned his father Juan José (former president of Guatemala from 1945-1951), whose values he claims to follow day by day.

The Revolution is alive in the struggles waged to protect democracy, which we saw in the students of 1963, in those of 1979, in all the peacemakers, in those in the squares of 2015, in the citizens protesting against corruption, he said.

He saluted those who put their lives on the line in 2023 to protect the electoral results and prevent the theft of the people’s free choice.

The Revolution is alive in all the transformation goals that are leading the country into a just and inclusive democracy, the President emphasized, as he announced that this month the 1944 Revolution will be celebrated.

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