José Ubico

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.