Who became president of Guatemala in 2016?

Jimmy Morales
In office 14 January 2016 – 14 January 2020
Vice President	Jafeth Cabrera
Preceded by	Alejandro Maldonado
Succeeded by	Alejandro Giammattei

Who runs Guatemala?

President of Guatemala

President of the Republic of Guatemala
Incumbent Alejandro Giammattei since 14 January 2020
Office of the President of Guatemala National Security Council
Style	Mr. President (informal) Most Excellent Mr. President of the Republic (official)
Status	Head of State Head of Government

Who is the former president of Guatemala?

Otto Fernando Pérez Molina (born 1 December 1950) is a Guatemalan politician and retired general, who was President of Guatemala from 2012 to 2015. Standing as the Patriotic Party (Partido Patriota) candidate, he lost the 2007 presidential election but prevailed in the 2011 presidential election.

Is Guatemala Mexican?

Guatemala and Mexico are two neighboring countries who share a common cultural history from the Maya civilization and both nations were colonized by the Spanish empire. In 1821, Mexico gained independence from Spain and administered Guatemala (and most of Central America) during the First Mexican Empire.

Who is a famous athlete from Guatemala?

Erick Barrondo (1991 – ) With an HPI of 40.59, Erick Barrondo is the most famous Guatemalan Athlete.

Who is Rigoberta Menchu What is her importance to Guatemala?

Over the years, Rigoberta Menchú has become widely known as a leading advocate of Indian rights and ethno-cultural reconciliation, not only in Guatemala but in the Western Hemisphere generally, and her work has earned her several international awards.

How many people are Christians in Guatemala?

The U.S. government estimates the total population at 17.2 million (midyear 2020 estimate). According to a 2016 survey by ProDatos, approximately 45 percent of the population is Catholic and 42 percent Protestant. Approximately 11 percent of the population professes no religious affiliation.