Change () is a political party in Guatemala.
History Change was established in 2020, the leader and founder is Carlos Pineda, a businessman from Izabal. On 1 July 2022, the Supreme Electoral Tribunal legalized the political party.
Jorge Eduardo and Manuel Antonio Baldizón, sons of former presidential candidate Manuel Baldizón, are members of the political party.
Party's presumptive presidential candidate Carlos Pineda announced his resign from the party through social networks in January 2023. Days before, Pineda alleged that he would leave the political party if Manuel Baldizón directly influenced the political group.
Cambio only obtained one seat for department of Chiquimula, with the mayor of Ipala Esduin Javier Javier being elected. Despite the clear differences between the Baldizón family and the Semilla ruling party, Javier has voluntarily joined the Semilla legislative alliance.
Electoral history Presidential elections ElectionCandidates First roundSecond round Status President Vice President Votes % Votes % 2023 Álvaro Trujillo Miguel Ángel Ibarra 17,715 0.42 (#21) Lost
Legislative elections Election Votes % Seats +/– Status 2023 52,754 1.26 New
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