The Light of Democracy Just Turned On in One Central American Nation | Opinion

The news about democracy has been grim. Freedom House has documented 18 consecutive years of declining freedom, with autocrats emboldened on every continent, incumbent leaders manipulating elections to stay in power, and armed conflict unleashing devastating violence and eroding the rights of people living in war zones. So, when there is a rare opportunity to support a reform-minded leader and a democratic opening, the United States and other democracies should seize it. Next week, newly elected Guatemalan president Bernardo Arévalo will visit the White House for meetings with Vice President Kamala Harris and other senior officials. The visit is especially…