Guatemalans are heading to the polls in presidential elections amid a deep political crisis, the BBC reported Sunday.

Former President Otto Perez Molina resigned earlier this week and was swiftly arrested over a customs fraud scheme.

Many Guatemalans have called for the polls to be postponed in the wake of the allegations.

Leading contenders include centre-right businessman Manuel Baldizon and comic actor Jimmy Morales.

If, as expected, no candidate wins 50% of the vote there will be a second round of voting on 25 October.

Source: MENA