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<text id=89TT2228>
<title>
Aug. 28, 1989: World Notes:Guatemala
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<history>
TIME--The Weekly Newsmagazine--1989
Aug. 28, 1989 World War II:50th Anniversary
</history>
<article>
<source>Time Magazine</source>
<hdr>
WORLD, Page 27
World Notes
GUATEMALA
Bedmates and Running Mates
</hdr><body>
<p> The first peaceful transition of power from one civilian
leader to another in Guatemala's history was set in motion last
week by the selection of a candidate to represent the ruling
Christian Democratic Party in the 1990 presidential election.
Early returns showed the winner was former Foreign Minister
Alfonso Cabrera Hidalgo, President Vinicio Cerezo's handpicked
candidate, with 60% of the vote.
</p>
<p> The electoral achievement was spiced by a titillating
sideshow. Among the candidates was Raquel Blandon, President
Cerezo's wife. Although the Cerezos have discreetly been
maintaining separate residences for more than a year, Blandon's
run for office put an added strain on their complicated domestic
arrangement. Their marriage has reportedly been tested by
Cerezo's much rumored dalliances with other women.
</p>
<p> Blandon denied that her candidacy was a ploy to embarrass
and punish her husband. "I know he has a reputation for being
woman crazy, but this is Latin America," she said. "Such things
are not as shocking here." Although Blandon stood to take only
about 8% of the vote, there are signs that Cabrera may tap the
First Lady to be his running mate.
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</body></article>
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