In Guatemala, a television comedian has won the first round of the nation’s presidential elections just days after Guatemala’s President Otto Pérez Molina resigned and was jailed on corruption charges. Sunday’s previously scheduled election went ahead despite calls for its postponement. The comic actor Jimmy Morales received about 24 percent of the vote, far short of the 50 percent needed for an outright victory. Sandra Torres, the ex-wife of former President Álvaro Colom, and conservative businessman Manuel Baldizón were virtually tied for second place. A runoff has been set for October 25. We’ll get more from Allan Nairn in Guatemala later in the broadcast.