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Alejandro Giammatei at his campaign headquarters in Guatemala City, Sunday evening August 11th. REUTERS / Jose Cabezas

After counting 90% of the ballots, the candidate on the right is credited with more than 59% of the votes.

" The goal is reached, " said Alejandro Giammattei late on Sunday, without reaching the end of the count.

According to the Guatemalan electoral court, after counting 90% of ballots, the conservative candidate won more than 59% of the vote, beating widely his opponent, Social Democrat Sandra Torres.

After three unsuccessful attempts, he will take over from Guatemala at Jimmy Morales.