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Juan José Arévalo

Guatemalan politician (1904–1990)

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Juan José Arévalo Bermejo was a Guatemalan statesman and professor of philosophy who became Guatemala's first democratically elected president in 1945. He was elected following a popular uprising against the United States-backed dictator Jorge Ubico that began the Guatemalan Revolution. He remained in office until 1951, surviving 25 coup attempts. He did not contest the election of 1951, instead choosing to hand over power to Jacobo Árbenz. As president, he enacted several social reform policies, including an increase in the minimum wage and a series of literacy programs. He also oversaw the drafting of a new constitution in 1945. His son, Bernardo, became President of Guatemala in 2024.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Taxisco wd
Died
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Place of death
Guatemala City wd
Citizenship
Guatemala wd
Occupation
politician, diplomat, writer wd
Political party
Revolutionary Action Party wd
Education
National University of La Plata wd
Spouse
Elisa de Arévalo, Margarita de León wd

Positions held wd

  • president of Guatemala (15 March 1945 – 15 March 1951)
  • ambassador

Questions

When was Juan José Arévalo born?
Juan José Arévalo was born on 10 September 1904 in Taxisco.
What positions has Juan José Arévalo held?
Positions held by Juan José Arévalo include: president of Guatemala (1945–1951); ambassador.
Where did Juan José Arévalo study?
Juan José Arévalo was educated at National University of La Plata.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Juan José Arévalo · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q881158 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: JuanJoséArévaloBermejo.jpg by Gobierno de Guatemala, fotógrafo sin identificar del gobierno. Ministerio de la Defensa (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 6 November 2026

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