Guatemalan conservative claims victory in presidential election

Guatemalan conservative Alejandro Giammattei claimed victory in Sunday's presidential election, saying it would be an honor to serve as president after preliminary results gave him a massive lead over his center-left rival.

"It wasn't easy, but the goal was met. It will be an immense honor to be president of this country that I love so much," he said at a news conference in Guatemala City. "We will rebuild Guatemala. I have no words to say how grateful I am."