Juan José Arévalo

Juan José Arévalo

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Juan José Arévalo was a Guatemalan politician, educator, and writer who served as the first democratically elected president of Guatemala from 1945 to 1951. Known for his progressive policies, Arévalo aimed to modernize the country through social reforms and promote education and labor rights. His presidency marked a significant shift towards democracy and social justice in Guatemala, laying the foundation for future political developments. He is also the father of Bernardo Arévalo de León, the current president of Guatemala.

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Former President Juan José Arévalo issued a government agreement establishing December 22 as the date to commemorate Army Day.

guatemaltecos tendrán descanso largo en junio del 2026
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2026-06-19
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Juan José Arévalo was the democratically elected president of Guatemala from 1945 to 1951.

Before Venezuela’s oil, there were Guatemala’s bananas | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2026-01-19
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Juan José Arévalo was the president of Guatemala who suppressed the English Debt from the Nation's liabilities.

Avales a títulos del Ministerio de Hacienda
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-25
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Juan José Arévalo returned to Guatemala to participate in politics as a presidential candidate.

Control de los movimientos de capitales
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-12-03
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He was elected in 1945 following the revolutionary changes initiated in 1944.

¿habrá descanso el 20 de octubre?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-14
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Juan José Arévalo requested a report from the World Bank that was later received by Jacobo Árbenz.

Plan de desarrollo económico 1955-1960
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-10-08
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Juan José Arévalo was the predecessor of Jacobo Árbenz as president of Guatemala.

Primer año de gobierno de Jacobo Árbenz
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-27
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Juan José Arévalo was the president during the revolutionary government from 1945 to 1951.

A los 74 años del inicio de la ruta de Prensa Libre
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-08-20
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He became the president of Guatemala after the fall of Jorge Ubico.

Más temprano que tarde
Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2025-08-10
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Juan José Arévalo is referenced as the father of the current president, with whom some voters compare Bernardo Arévalo's government.

Caravanas del STEG llegan a la Plaza de la Constitución para respaldar a Joviel Acevedo
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-22
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Juan José Arévalo prioritized education in Guatemala during his presidency.

La educación, en el centro de un nuevo país
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-17
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Juan José Arévalo was the president of the Republic during the inauguration of the new Banco de Guatemala.

Así nació el Banco de Guatemala
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-07-09
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Juan José Arévalo was the president who promoted the creation of the Labor Code in Guatemala.

¿Cuándo es el Día del Trabajo en Guatemala y qué se conmemora?
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-04-29
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Juan José Arévalo is the father of Samuel Pérez and was a former president of Guatemala.

Los futplayistas cumplen con clasificar a un mundial
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-03-17
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Juan José Arévalo was the former president of Guatemala and the father of current president Bernardo Arévalo.

Bernardo Arévalo en su visita a Uruguay se refiere a las deportaciones de migrantes
Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·GuatemalaGuatemala· 2025-03-03
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Arévalo was a statesman and writer who described the power dynamics in international relations.

Entendimiento de Trump con Putin para poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania
La Prensa – one of the oldest and most influential in Nicaragua·NicaraguaNicaragua· 2025-02-24
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