Álvaro Arzú
Álvaro Arzú was a prominent Guatemalan politician who served as the President of Guatemala from 1996 to 2000. His presidency coincided with the peace process that aimed to end decades of civil war in the country. Arzú played a crucial role in negotiating the peace agreements and was known for his efforts to stabilize the nation politically and economically. He was also a key figure in promoting infrastructure development and foreign investment during his tenure.
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The construction during Álvaro Arzú's time is referenced as a comparison for current infrastructure projects.
Injustificable ascenso de la deuda del país
Guatemala· 2025-11-19
Former mayor Álvaro Arzú mentioned the historical baths of Ciudad Vieja in a video.
un barrio histórico que enfrenta desafíos inmobiliarios en GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-11-16
Álvaro Arzú was among the absentees during the voting.
Las lecturas detrás de la votación de la nueva Junta Directiva del Congreso 2026Guatemala· 2025-11-08
Álvaro Arzú created the legal framework to transform strategic sectors like energy and telecommunications.
Administrar o transformar, ese es el dilemaGuatemala· 2025-09-10
Álvaro Arzú is the former president and father of Roberto Arzú Escobar.
Políticos exigen al TSE reglas claras sobre libertad de expresión y campaña anticipada para evitar la autocensuraGuatemala· 2025-06-16
Álvaro Arzú was the former president when the postal service ceased to be operated by the state.
habilitan envíos desde Guatemala hacia 40 países del mundoGuatemala· 2025-06-11
Álvaro Arzú is a congressman who expressed surprise at the accusations made against him by HRW.
HRW pide a la UE extender sus sanciones a Guatemala y actuar en pro del Estado de derechoGuatemala· 2025-05-14
Álvaro Arzú is another deputy involved in the opposition's efforts to increase their influence in Congress.
Congreso "apostaría" a que la población olvide el aumento salarial, según analistasGuatemala· 2025-05-01
Álvaro Arzú was the president of Guatemala when Pope John Paul II made his second visit in 1996.
¿Cuántos papas han visitado Guatemala? Recorrido histórico por sus visitas y momentos inolvidableGuatemala· 2025-04-25
