Comic actor easily wins place in Guatemala's presidential runoff

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By Enrique Pretel and Alexandra Alper GUATEMALA CITY (Reuters) - A comic actor rode a wave of outrage over corruption to win the most votes in Guatemala's presidential election on Sunday and is seen as having a strong chance of winning a runoff next month. Jimmy Morales, 46, who is new to politics and campaigned under the slogan "not corrupt, not a thief," has promised a transparent government if he wins the presidency in a second round vote on Oct. 25. It remains unclear if he will face a former first lady or conservative businessman, who are still fighting for second-place finish in Sunday's vote.

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