Miguel Ángel Asturias was a Guatemalan Nobel Prize-winning author, diplomat, and journalist. His literary work highligh... View More

Miguel Ángel Asturias was a Guatemalan Nobel Prize-winning author, diplomat, and journalist. His literary work highlighted indigenous culture and political injustice in Latin America. View Less

Known by the pen name Salomé Jil, Milla y Vidaurre was a 19th-century Guatemalan writer and historian. He is best known... View More

Known by the pen name Salomé Jil, Milla y Vidaurre was a 19th-century Guatemalan writer and historian. He is best known for his historical novels and public service roles. View Less

A former TV comedian and actor, Jimmy Morales served as the 50th President of Guatemala from 2016 to 2020. His presidenc... View More

A former TV comedian and actor, Jimmy Morales served as the 50th President of Guatemala from 2016 to 2020. His presidency focused on anti-corruption, though was marked by political controversy. View Less

Maldonado briefly served as Guatemala’s interim president in 2015 after a major corruption scandal. He had a long care... View More

Maldonado briefly served as Guatemala’s interim president in 2015 after a major corruption scandal. He had a long career as a judge, diplomat, and constitutional expert. View Less

Alejandro Giammattei served as Guatemala's 51st president from 2020 to 2024. A former prison director, he focused on cri... View More

Alejandro Giammattei served as Guatemala's 51st president from 2020 to 2024. A former prison director, he focused on crime reduction and public health policies. View Less

Herrera served as head of state in both Honduras and Nicaragua during the early 19th century. A liberal reformer, he lai... View More

Herrera served as head of state in both Honduras and Nicaragua during the early 19th century. A liberal reformer, he laid the groundwork for democratic governance in Central America. View Less

A prominent philosopher, lawyer, and journalist, del Valle played a central role in Central America’s independence. He... View More

A prominent philosopher, lawyer, and journalist, del Valle played a central role in Central America’s independence. He drafted the Act of Independence of Central America in 1821. View Less

President from 1898 to 1920, Estrada Cabrera modernized Guatemala’s infrastructure but ruled with authoritarian contro... View More

President from 1898 to 1920, Estrada Cabrera modernized Guatemala’s infrastructure but ruled with authoritarian control. He was later ousted and imprisoned for corruption. View Less

President of Guatemala from 1873 to 1885, Barrios implemented liberal reforms and sought to reunify Central America. He ... View More

President of Guatemala from 1873 to 1885, Barrios implemented liberal reforms and sought to reunify Central America. He died in battle while pursuing this goal. View Less

An engineer and businessman, Colom was Guatemala’s president from 2008 to 2012. He introduced social welfare programs ... View More

An engineer and businessman, Colom was Guatemala’s president from 2008 to 2012. He introduced social welfare programs and led the country during the global financial crisis. View Less