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A former television comedian -- with no experience in government -- has won a run-off vote in Guatemala's presidential election.

Jimmy Morales polled 72% against the former first lady, Sandra Torres, who is seen by many as part of the country's unpopular political elite. Torres admitted defeat before all the votes were counted, as the margin of Morales' lead became clear. The vote took place a month after the resignation and arrest of President Otto Perez Molina.

The 46-year-old Morales has been criticised for some of his more far-fetched policies, which include the tagging of teachers with a GPS device to ensure they attend classes, and giving each Guatemalan child an iPhone.