Why has Guatemala's court frozen the election certification?

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The highest court in Guatemala has frozen the certification of the country's June 25 elections, citing appeals submitted by political parties questioning the integrity of the vote, but the controversy with this election started long before the first ballot was cast.

Why has Guatemala's court frozen the election certification?

Several popular candidates were disqualified ahead of the vote, often under questionable technical grounds. The court's intervention has now raised the stakes, pushing many to take to the streets in protest.