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Congreso de Guatemala

The Congreso de Guatemala, or the Congress of the Republic of Guatemala, is the legislative body of the Republic of Guatemala. It is a unicameral institution that comprises 160 deputies who are elected for a four-year term through proportional representation. Members of this legislative body work on passing laws, approving the budget, and overseeing the activities of the executive and judicial branches. The Congreso de Guatemala carries out its tasks with the aims of maintaining democratic values, social justice, and the well-being of all Guatemalan citizens.