How did Otto Fernando Perez become the president of Guatemala?

Otto Fernando Pérez Molina became the president of Guatemala after winning the 2011 presidential election as the candidate for the Patriotic Party (Partido Patriota). He campaigned on a platform of security and anti-corruption, capitalizing on public concerns about crime and violence in the country. Pérez Molina took office on January 14, 2012, following a runoff election where he secured a decisive victory against his opponent, Manuel Baldizón. His presidency, however, was later marred by corruption allegations, leading to his resignation in 2015.