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Jorge Ubico

Jorge Ubico y Castañeda (18781946) was President of Guatemala from 14 February, 1931 to 4 July, 1944.

President Jorge Ubico was democratically elected, but once in office took on dicatorial powers. During his presidency Guatemala went throught the Great Depression.

Ubico was forced to resign by a general strike against him which started in June of 1944.

See also: History of Guatemala


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