Alejandro Giammattei

Alejandro Giammattei

Guatemala GuatemalapoliticianMaleb. 19764.1Global Dominance: 0.00%

Alejandro Giammattei is the current president of Guatemala, elected in 2019, with a focus on issues such as security, corruption, and economic development, having previously held various governmental positions.

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The tension between diplomacy and prophecy became evident during the government of Alejandro Giammattei.

90 años de relaciones entre Guatemala y el Vaticano: memoria crítica
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-08
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Alejandro Giammattei subsidized fuels in response to high prices following the war in Ukraine.

familias guatemaltecas ajustan sus compras ante el alza de alimentos, combustibles y transporte
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-02
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The projects were awarded by the Ministry of Communications in June 2022 during the government of Alejandro Giammattei.

Paso a desnivel de la Petapa se encuentra abandonado con 39% de avance y Q40 millones ejecutados
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-01
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Luis Alberto Rivera
Luis Alberto Rivera

Alejandro Giammattei is another former president criticized for his connections to corruption.

La parsimonia elimina el apoyo a la democracia
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-08-01
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Alejandro Giammattei was the president during Miguel Martínez's influential role in the government.

Jueza federal confirma permanencia de Miguel Martínez en lista de sancionados de EE. UU.
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-28
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Alejandro Giammattei was in office during the time Juan Alexander Sac Oroxom worked in Congress.

La elección de 11 comisionados del CPA definirá el equilibrio en la postuladora para contralor
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-27
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Alejandro Giammattei's administration is cited as a factor in the political weariness of the Vamos party.

Partidos políticos se fragmentan en año preelectoral y diputados buscan refugio en otras organizaciones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-20
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Alejandro Giammattei is the current president of Guatemala who has been accused of manipulating the electoral process.

El "lobby" de las elites depredadoras
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-17
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Alejandro Giammattei was the president during the time the project was awarded to the consortium.

Empresa Rancho Sierra ya no construirá la cárcel de Masagua tras investigación por presunta falsificación
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-16
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Alejandro Giammattei's administration is linked to a regression in justice for victims of forced disappearances.

ONU denuncia abandono estatal de víctimas de desaparición forzada en Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-03
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The case dates back to the mandate of Alejandro Giammattei, who was in office from 2020 to 2024.

Estudiantes expulsados de la Usac denuncian al Estado ante la CIDH por violar sus libertades
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-07-01
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This acquisition was made in the early months of the government of former president Alejandro Giammattei.

PNC podría tener que devolver Q2 millones por la compra de un tomógrafo qué nunca se utilizó
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-30
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Alejandro Giammattei is linked to a property under investigation for money laundering.

Sala de Apelaciones reactiva embargo a finca vinculada a Giammattei en Sacatepéquez
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-05-28
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The distributor road on Avenida Petapa was initiated during the government of Alejandro Giammattei and has remained stagnant since August 2023.

Paso a desnivel en la Roosevelt sigue detenido y multas por atraso ya superan Q1.2 millones
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-06
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Alejandro Giammattei is the president under whose government the first police cafeteria was inaugurated.

Mingob confirma bono de Q500 mensuales para alimentación de policías y cierra comedores de la PNC creados por Giammattei
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-05
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Alejandro Giammattei is mentioned as the government under which Javier Maldonado served as a minister.

Juzgado aplaza por segunda vez audiencia de exministro Javier Maldonado
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-04
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Javier Maldonado
Javier Maldonado

Alejandro Giammattei is the president of Guatemala who removed Jorge Adolfo Mondal Chew from his position.

su experiencia en municipalidades, la sanción de EE.UU. y su reelección en la CC
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-04
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Alejandro Giammattei was the president of Guatemala during Ruiz Armento's tenure, with whom López Obrador had multiple meetings.

Embajador de México, Romeo Ruiz Armento, termina su gestión en Guatemala y hace un repaso de la relación comercial, migración y narcotráfico
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-03-02
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Alejandro Giammattei was the president who re-elected María Consuelo Porras.

Postuladora adelanta al 17 de abril la nómina de candidatos a fiscal general; CC recién instalada será clave
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-25
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Alejandro Giammattei is the former president during whose administration Óscar Dávila served as an anticorruption commissioner.

Fiscal general entre los 48 aspirantes que avanzan para la selección de candidatos a jefe del MP
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-25
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Alejandro Giammattei is the former President of Guatemala during whose administration Óscar Dávila served as an anti-corruption commissioner.

Consuelo Porras avanza en la selección de candidatos para jefe del MP
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-24
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Alejandro Giammattei is the current President of Guatemala, serving from 2020 to 2024.

El Frente Amplio por la Democracia
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-21
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Jimmy Morales
Jimmy Morales

Alejandro Giammattei is the former president during whose administration Óscar Dávila served as the head of the anti-corruption commission.

Cincuenta aspirantes entregan expedientes en la comisión de postulación para fiscal general y jefe del MP
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-21
5.0

Alejandro Giammattei was the president of Guatemala during the time Zamora published corruption cases involving him.

Jose Rubén Zamora pide anular personería jurídica de la Fundación contra el Terrorismo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-19
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Alejandro Giammattei is a former president of Guatemala who has been implicated in the political persecution against journalists.

José Rubén Zamora: “He estado fundamentalmente secuestrado”
El País·SpainSpain· 2026-02-18
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Alejandro Giammattei, the former president of Guatemala, faced strong criticism from José Rubén Zamora regarding corruption during his administration.

El periodista José Rubén Zamora sale de prisión tras recibir arresto domiciliario
La Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·PanamaPanama· 2026-02-14
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Zamora is the main critic of the Government of Alejandro Giammattei.

Gremios de prensa celebran liberación de Jose Rubén Zamora y hablan de “castigo anticipado”
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-14
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Alejandro Giammattei was the president during the time of the alleged corruption investigations that Zamora reported on.

La SIP aplaude excarcelación de Jose Rubén Zamora, pero advierte que no cesa la persecución judicial
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-14
4.0

Former President Alejandro Giammattei was implicated in alleged corruption linked to José Rubén Zamora's investigations.

Periodista guatemalteco José Rubén Zamora sale de prisión y pasa a arresto domiciliario
La Nación – main Costa Rican daily, est. 1946·Costa RicaCosta Rica· 2026-02-13
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Jose Rubén Zamora was captured after revealing investigations about alleged corruption involving then-President Alejandro Giammattei.

Jose Rubén Zamora sale de prisión tras resolución que le concede arresto domiciliario
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-02-13
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