Jorge Ubico 1878 – 1946

Biography

Jorge Ubico was born on November 10, 1878, in Guatemala City, where he would spend much of his formative life before embarking on a political career that would shape the nation. Rising through the ranks of public service, he eventually ascended to the presidency of Guatemala, a position of significant responsibility during a pivotal period in Central American history. His leadership spanned years of considerable political and social change in the region.

Ubico’s life came to an end on July 14, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he succumbed to lung cancer at the age of 67. His passing marked the conclusion of a life that had been deeply intertwined with Guatemala’s governance and development. Following his death, he was laid to rest in the Guatemala City General Cemetery, where he remains honored in his homeland.