Jorge Ubico
Jorge Ubico was the President of Guatemala from 1931 to 1944, known for his authoritarian regime and efforts to modernize the country. He played a significant role in the declaration of the Monja Blanca as the national flower of Guatemala in 1934 and was influential in promoting national symbols during his presidency.
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Jorge Ubico was a dictator during whose regime the Campo de Marte was constructed.
Proyecto Distrito Futeca, fuera de lugar
Guatemala· 2026-05-31
Jorge Ubico was a dictator in Guatemala, referenced in the context of propaganda by the Pacto de Corruptos.
Patadas de ahogado ante el 2026Guatemala· 2025-12-06
The remains of former president Jorge Ubico were repatriated.
Control de los movimientos de capitalesGuatemala· 2025-12-03
Jorge Ubico was known for holding public officials accountable for the maintenance of infrastructure.
Confucio y el servicio público guatemaltecoGuatemala· 2025-10-02
He was a general in Guatemala who also led a dictatorship during World War II.
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Costa Rica· 2025-09-08
Jorge Ubico's regime saw massive participation in school parades.
la historia de las bandas en Guatemala y cómo se convirtieron en sonidos de la patriaGuatemala· 2025-09-07
He was a general in Guatemala who also led a dictatorship during World War II.
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Dominican Republic· 2025-08-10Jorge Ubico became president of Guatemala and later turned into a dictator until his resignation in 1944.
Bukele: ¿Democracia o dictadura?Dominican Republic· 2025-08-02
Jorge Ubico resigned on July 1, 1944.
El Banco de Guatemala en 1947Guatemala· 2025-07-30
Jorge Ubico was the president who restored the celebration of the Feria del Carmen in July.
cuándo se celebran y quiénes tienen asueto por las festividades patronalesGuatemala· 2025-07-04
Jorge Ubico's government saw the application of more elaborate art déco architecture.
descubra las joyas arquitectónicas del Centro HistóricoGuatemala· 2025-06-15
Jorge Ubico was a dictator in Guatemala, under whose orders the Palacio de Cultura was built.
La crisis de la prensa analizada por cuatro veteranos periodistas: “Se hace periodismo por persistencia, por la certeza de que es la última frontera de libertad”
Spain· 2025-05-22
The march 'El Número 5' is dedicated to President Jorge Ubico and is considered the official hymn of the procession.
horario y recorrido de la procesión en la Ciudad de GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-04-10
Jorge Ubico was opposed by the activist María Chinchilla Recinos.
El Cementerio General anuncia que ya no podrá recibir más entierros debido a falta de espacioGuatemala· 2025-04-07
Jorge Ubico was the president who approved the proposal to declare the Monja Blanca as the national flower of Guatemala.
Día de la Monja Blanca en Guatemala: historia, significado y celebracionesGuatemala· 2025-02-26
