Gustavo Adolfo Espina Salguero (26 November 1946 – 23 October 2024) was a Guatemalan politician who served as

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from 1991 to 1993 under

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and later Acting President for 4 days during the

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Life and career

Espina Salguero was born in Horcones,

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, Guatemala, on 26 November 1946. Serrano attempted a self-coup on 25 May 1993, but was forced to flee into exile on 1 June. Espina proclaimed himself interim president but was never recognized. He spent the following years in exile and, in 1997, returned voluntarily to stand trial for his involvement in the coup. He was convicted of violating the

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, but his sentence was commuted to a small fine. Espina Salguero died on 23 October 2024, at the age of 77.

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1946 births 2024 deaths Guatemalan politicians convicted of crimes People from Jutiapa Department Vice presidents of Guatemala {{Guatemala-politician-stub