Élfego Monzón

Élfego Monzón was a Guatemalan military officer who played a crucial role in the political upheaval of 1954. As the head of the Military Junta that took control after the overthrow of President Jacobo Árbenz, he signed the Pacto de San Salvador, which marked the transition of power to the new government led by Carlos Castillo Armas. Monzón's leadership during this tumultuous period was significant in shaping the future political landscape of Guatemala, characterized by a strong anti-communist stance.