When was Álvaro Arzú born?

Álvaro Arzú was born on 14 March 1946 in Guatemala City.

What positions has Álvaro Arzú held?

Positions held by Álvaro Arzú include: Mayor of Guatemala (2004–2018); president of Guatemala (1996–2000); Mayor of Guatemala (1986–1990).

Where did Álvaro Arzú study?

Álvaro Arzú was educated at Rafael Landívar University.

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Álvaro Arzú

Guatemalan President (1996-2000)

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Álvaro Enrique Arzú Irigoyen was a Guatemalan politician and businessman who served as the 44th president of Guatemala from 1996 to 2000, as well as several terms as Mayor of Guatemala City. The main achievement of his presidency was the signature of a peace accord with the guerrilla group Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity, which ended Guatemala's 36-year-long civil war.

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Born: 14 March 1946 wd
Place of birth: Guatemala City wd
Died: 27 April 2018 wd
Place of death: Guatemala City wd
Citizenship: Guatemala wd
Occupation: entrepreneur, politician wd
Political party: National Advancement Party wd
Education: Rafael Landívar University wd
Spouse: Patricia de Arzú, Sylvia García Granados wd

Positions held wd

Mayor of Guatemala (15 January 2004 – 27 April 2018)
president of Guatemala (14 January 1996 – 14 January 2000)
Mayor of Guatemala (15 January 1986 – 30 June 1990)

Awards wd

Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize (1996)
Gold medal of Galicia (1998)
Grand Cross of the Order of San Carlos

Questions

When was Álvaro Arzú born?: Álvaro Arzú was born on 14 March 1946 in Guatemala City.
What positions has Álvaro Arzú held?: Positions held by Álvaro Arzú include: Mayor of Guatemala (2004–2018); president of Guatemala (1996–2000); Mayor of Guatemala (1986–1990).
Where did Álvaro Arzú study?: Álvaro Arzú was educated at Rafael Landívar University.

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