Jorge Serrano Elías
GuatemalapoliticianMaleb. 19453.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jorge Serrano Elías is a former president of Guatemala known for his controversial autogolpe (self-coup) in 1993, where he attempted to dissolve the Congress and judiciary. Following his ousting, he fled to Panama and has remained a figure of intrigue in Guatemalan politics. Despite avoiding legal repercussions, his tenure is often remembered for its significant impact on the political landscape of Guatemala.
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Jorge Serrano Elías was the president during the constitutional crisis known as the Serranazo.
Muere Rodolfo Rohrmoser, exmagistrado de la CC que declaró inconstitucional el SerranazoPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-08-08
Guatemala· 2026-08-08
Jorge Serrano Elías is described as a corrupt former president who attempted a coup in Guatemala.
Serrano-Porras o el fin del sistema jurídicoPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-02-21
Guatemala· 2026-02-21
Jorge Serrano Elías is known for his self-coup in 1993 and later sought asylum in Panama.
De la banda presidencial a la tobillera electrónicaLa Prensa – leading Panamanian daily, est. 1980·
Panama· 2025-08-06
Panama· 2025-08-06
