Jorge Ubico
Jorge Ubico y Castañeda (1878–1946) was President of Guatemala from 14 February, 1931 to 4 July, 1944.President Jorge Ubico was democratically elected, but once in office took on dicatorial powers. During his presidency Guatemala went throught the Great Depression.
Ubico was forced to resign by a general strike against him which started in June of 1944.
See also: History of Guatemala
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