Jorge Antonio Serrano Elías

Jorge Antonio Serrano Elías is a former Guatemalan president who gained notoriety for his self-coup on May 25, 1993, during which he dissolved the Congress and the Supreme Court in an attempt to consolidate power. His actions led to widespread condemnation and ultimately his ousting just days later. Exiled in Panama since June 1993, Serrano has faced numerous allegations of constitutional violations, abuse of authority, and corruption. Recently, he was in the news as a Guatemalan judge revoked arrest orders against him linked to his controversial presidency, a move that sparked legal opposition from the Public Ministry.