Alvaro Arzu vs Khalid Bahah

Arzú was elected president in a runoff election, defeating Alfonso Portillo. His victory represented a shift toward center-right politics and a mandate to pursue peace negotiations with the URNG guerrillas, which he had campaigned on.

Arzú's government implemented neoliberal economic reforms, including privatization of state-owned enterprises, trade liberalization, and fiscal austerity. These policies aimed to attract foreign investment but also increased inequality and social unrest.

Arzú signed the final peace accords with the Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity (URNG), ending 36 years of civil war. The accords included provisions for human rights, indigenous rights, land reform, and demilitarization, though implementation was incomplete.

Khalid Bahah was appointed Prime Minister by President Hadi after the Houthi takeover of Sanaa. He led a government in exile in Aden and later in Saudi Arabia, attempting to maintain international recognition.

President Hadi appointed Khalid Bahah as Vice President, making him second-in-command of the internationally recognized government. Bahah also served as Prime Minister until 2016, when he was replaced.

Khalid Bahah resigned as Vice President, citing frustration with the lack of progress in the peace process and internal divisions within the anti-Houthi coalition. His resignation weakened the legitimacy of the Hadi government.