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Álida España
Álida España (12 April 1924 – 8 April 1993) was a Guatemalan activist and politician. She was the wife of President Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio (July 17, 1918 – December 6, 2003) was President of Guatemala from 1970 to 1974. His government enforced torture, disappearances and killings against political and military adversaries, as well as common criminals. ..., First Lady of Guatemala during his government. During the government of her husband, she played a leading role. It was known for its social work in favor of children, creating the Board of Social Works of the President's Wife, which helped the most vulnerable. After the presidency of her husband, she died in 1993. Different institutions are named after her. Arana Osorio died in 2003. References 1924 births 1993 deaths First ladies of Guatemala 20th-century Guatemalan women politicians 20th-century Guatemalan politicians {{Guatemala-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
First Lady Of Guatemala
The First Lady of Guatemala is the title held by the wife of the president of Guatemala or designee. Currently, the position of First Lady, first lady has been vacant since January 2020 because Alejandro Giammattei is divorced. First ladies of Guatemala See also *Presidents of Guatemala Notes References {{First Ladies and Gentlemen First ladies of Guatemala, * Guatemala politics-related lists, First ladies Lists of spouses of heads of state, Guatemala Lists of Guatemalan people ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sara De La Hoz
Sara de la Hoz (6 March 1919 – 20 January 2015) was a Guatemalan activist and politician. She was the wife of President Julio César Méndez Montenegro, first lady of Guatemala during his government. During her husband's government, she gained great importance for her social activism. She created the Social Work Board of the President's Wife, visited the most needy and gave them the support they did not have. Her husband died in April 1996; for his services rendered to Guatemala, Congress granted him a lifetime pension in 2004. She died at her family's side on January 20, 2015. References 1919 births 2015 deaths First ladies of Guatemala {{Guatemala-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellen Lossi
Hellen Lossi Zúñiga de Laugerud (2 January 1927 – 27 December 1984) was the First Lady of Guatemala from 1974–78 as wife of former Guatemalan President Kjell Eugenio Laugerud García. During her husband's presidency, she accompanied Laugerud García to various activities, such as state visits to Mexico and Colombia, where she was decorated with the highest honors. Lossi de Laugerud carried out social works for the welfare of many children. She was present during the visit of the kings of Spain, Juan Carlos I Juan Carlos I (;, * ca, Joan Carles I, * gl, Xoán Carlos I, Juan Carlos Alfonso Víctor María de Borbón y Borbón-Dos Sicilias, born 5 January 1938) is a member of the Spanish royal family who reigned as King of Spain from 22 Novem ... and Sofia. A hospital in Cobán bears her name, as well as many streets and avenues in Guatemala. References 1927 births 1984 deaths People from Guatemala City 20th-century Guatemalan people 20th-ce ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio
Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio (July 17, 1918 – December 6, 2003) was President of Guatemala from 1970 to 1974. His government enforced torture, disappearances and killings against political and military adversaries, as well as common criminals. Arana was born in Barberena, in the department of Santa Rosa. A colonel in the Army, he oversaw counterinsurgency efforts in Zacapa and Izabal, where thousands were killed by the military from 1966 to 1968. In July 1970 he became president following an electoral process generally considered "non-transparent" on a platform promising a crackdown on law-and-order issues and stability; his vice president was Eduardo Cáceres. In November 1970, Arana imposed a "State of Siege" which was followed by heightened counterinsurgency measures. His government committed serious human rights violations and used state terrorism in its war against the guerrillas including government sponsored "death squads". Security forces regularly detained, disappear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guatemala City
Guatemala City ( es, Ciudad de Guatemala), known locally as Guatemala or Guate, is the capital and largest city of Guatemala, and the most populous urban area in Central America. The city is located in the south-central part of the country, nestled in a mountain valley called Valle de la Ermita ( en, Hermitage Valley). The city is the capital of the Municipality of Guatemala and of the Guatemala Department. Guatemala City is the site of the Mayan city of Kaminaljuyu, founded around 1500 BC. Following the Spanish conquest, a new town was established, and in 1776 it was made capital of the Kingdom of Guatemala. In 1821, Guatemala City was the scene of the declaration of independence of Central America from Spain, after which it became the capital of the newly established United Provinces of Central America (later the Federal Republic of Central America). In 1847, Guatemala declared itself an independent republic, with Guatemala City as its capital. The city was originally located ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guatemala
Guatemala ( ; ), officially the Republic of Guatemala ( es, República de Guatemala, links=no), is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico; to the northeast by Belize and the Caribbean; to the east by Honduras; to the southeast by El Salvador and to the south by the Pacific Ocean. With an estimated population of around million, Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America and the 11th most populous country in the Americas. It is a representative democracy with its capital and largest city being Nueva Guatemala de la Asunción, also known as Guatemala City, the most populous city in Central America. The territory of modern Guatemala hosted the core of the Maya civilization, which extended across Mesoamerica. In the 16th century, most of this area was conquered by the Spanish and claimed as part of the viceroyalty of New Spain. Guatemala attained independence in 1821 from Spain and Mexico. In 1823, it became part of the Fe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Of Guatemala
The president of Guatemala ( es, Presidente de Guatemala), officially known as the President of the Republic of Guatemala ( es, Presidente de la República de Guatemala), is the head of state and head of government of Guatemala, elected to a single four-year term. The position of President was created in 1839. Requirements to hold office According to article 185 of the constitution, the following is required to be president: * A Guatemalan of origin who is a citizen in good standing. * Forty years of age. Under article 186, relatives of the incumbent president or vice president are not allowed to run in the succeeding election. Duties and competences According to article 183 of the constitution, the following duties and competences are conferred to the president: * Comply with and enforce the Constitution and laws. * Provide the defense and security of the Nation, as well as the preservation of public order. * Exercise the command of the Armed Forces of Guatemala with all ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Secretary Of Social Work Of The President's Wife
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The Secretariat of Social Work of the Wife of the President of the Republic of Guatemala ( es, Secretaría de Obras Sociales de la Esposa del Presidente ''(SOSEP'')) is the organisation in charge of promoting and implementing social programs that benefit children, families and the community in general. The SOSEP works in coordination with the First Lady, and follow the guidelines they enact. It was established on July 14, 1994, during the government of President Jorge Serrano Elías, through government Article 893–91. References Government of Guatemala SOSEP Guatemala Guatemala ( ; ), officially the Republic of Guatemala ( es, República de Guatemala, links=no), is a country in Central America. It is bordered to the north and west by Mexico; to the northeast by Belize and the Caribbean; to the east by H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1924 Births
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1993 Deaths
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First Ladies Of Guatemala
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