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Fernando Romeo Lucas García

President of Guatemala (1924-2006)

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Fernando Romeo Lucas García was a military officer and politician who served as the 37th president of Guatemala from July 1, 1978, to March 23, 1982. He was elected as the nominee for the Institutional Democratic Party. During Lucas García's regime, tensions between the radical left and the government increased. The military started to murder political opponents while counterinsurgency measures further terrorized populations of poor civilians.

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Born
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Place of birth
San Juan Chamelco wd
Died
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Place of death
Puerto La Cruz wd
Citizenship
Guatemala wd
Occupation
politician wd
Political party
Institutional Democratic Party wd
Education
Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala) wd
Spouse
Elsa Cirigliano wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Guatemala

Questions

When was Fernando Romeo Lucas García born?
Fernando Romeo Lucas García was born on 4 July 1924 in San Juan Chamelco.
What positions has Fernando Romeo Lucas García held?
Positions held by Fernando Romeo Lucas García include: president of Guatemala.
Where did Fernando Romeo Lucas García study?
Fernando Romeo Lucas García was educated at Escuela Politécnica (Guatemala).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Fernando Romeo Lucas García · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q705460 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Retrato oficial de Presidente Fernando Romeo Lucas Garcia.jpg by Gobierno de Guatemala (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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