
Miguel Ydígoras
Miguel Ydígoras was a Guatemalan general and engineer who served as the President of Guatemala during the early 1960s. His administration was marked by a focus on modernizing the country and navigating the complex political landscape of Central America. He was present at the elevation of the Templo de Esquipulas to the status of a national basilica, underscoring the significance of the event for the nation.
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The president of the republic, General and Engineer Miguel Ydígoras, attended the ceremony.
Templo de Esquipulas es elevado a BasílicaPrensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951·
Guatemala· 2026-08-08





