Political newcomer Jimmy Morales' relatively strong lead with 26% of the vote over his two closest opponents in yesterday's Guatemalan presidential elections was a surprise for most observers. His higher-than-expected vote is viewed as a sign of voter discontent with the country's traditional political establishment. The social movements that drove former president Otto Perez Molina from office hope to continue building on their momentum. teleSUR's Jorge Gestoso analyzes yesterday's results and future scenarios in an interview from Guatemala City.
