José Ubico
GuatemalapoliticianMale2.0Global Dominance: 0.00%José Ubico is a former Guatemalan congressman who gained notoriety for his connections to narcotrafficking and organized crime. He was convicted in the United States for drug-related offenses and was a controversial figure in Guatemalan politics, having been accepted as a candidate by the Tribunal Supremo Electoral despite his criminal background. His case exemplifies the ongoing issues of corruption and the infiltration of illicit activities within Guatemalan political institutions.
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José Ubico is noted as a former deputy from the party Todos who was also convicted of drug trafficking in the United States.
Embajada de Estados Unidos en Guatemala enfatiza que no tolerará la "narcopolítica" en la regiónPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-09-13
Guatemala· 2026-09-13
José Ubico is a former deputy who was condemned in the United States for crimes related to drug trafficking.
Nómina de candidatos para el TSE todavía no recibe impugnaciones y el Congreso se prepara a elegirPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·Guatemala· 2026-02-20
Guatemala· 2026-02-20
