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May 10, 1524
Spanish colonize Guatemala
Adventure Pedro De Alvarador defeat the Mayas and turns Guatemala into a colony. -
Guatemala Joins the Mexican Empire
Guatemala was a Spanish colony up until 300 years later when they gained their independence. Guatemala later joined the Mexican Empire on September 15, 1821 along with El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Honduras following up in 1824. -
Guatemala becomes fully Independent
Guatemala succeeds in peace and no war was caused. -
Guatemala being Ruled by a Dictator
After a few years of becoming an independent country and a conservative dictator rises to power, known as Rafael Carrera. Carrera helped Guatemala when Guatemala wanted to seceded from Mexico.He also helped the economy with the export of coffee. -
José Efraín Ríos Montt Dictator and Military Leader
Former José Efraín Ríos Montt becomes military leader and junta leader. He has 80 years in prison tried by a Guatemalan court on charges of genocide and crimes against humanity, -
Guatemala joins WW2
Guatemala joins the Allies during WW2 and declared war on Japan. -
Juan Jose Arevalo becomes President
juan Jose Arevalo becomes president following the overthrow of Ubico and introduces social-democratic reforms, including setting up a social security system and redistributing land to landless peasants. -
Colonel Enrique Peralta
Colonel Enrique Peralta becomes president following the assassination of Castillo.
