# 118-sres-518: A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.

118-sres-518, A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD); status Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76) (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-sres-518
- Congress: 118
- Title: A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S75-76)
- Introduced: 2024-01-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] (D-MD)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

A resolution expressing solidarity with the people of Guatemala and urging the Government of Guatemala to permit a peaceful transfer of power to President-elect Bernardo Arevalo.

## Cosponsors (5)

- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Butler, Laphonza R. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2024-01-10T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [118-sres-518 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/518)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-518 (as of 2026-10-15).