07/11/2007 (Agence Europe) - The Commission has welcomed the organisation and smooth running of the second round of the presidential elections in Guatemala on 4 November. In a press release published on Tuesday 6 November, External Relations Commissioner Benita Ferrero-Waldner notes the commitment to democracy of the Guatemalan people and political parties and congratulated Alvaro Colom on his victory. The National Union of Hope (UNE) candidate, who succeeds outgoing Conservative president...