Óscar Humberto Mejía Víctores 1930 – 2016

Biography

Óscar Humberto Mejía Víctores was born on December 8, 1930, in Guatemala City, where he would spend his entire life. Throughout his career, he rose to prominence in Guatemala’s political landscape, eventually serving as President of the nation. His life spanned nearly eighty-six years, during which he witnessed and participated in significant periods of his country’s history.

In his later years, Mejía Víctores faced the progressive challenges of Parkinson’s disease. He passed away on February 1, 2016, in his native Guatemala City, leaving behind a complex legacy in Guatemalan politics. Following his death, he was laid to rest at Guatemala City General Cemetery, a final resting place that reflected his deep roots in the capital city where he was born and had lived his entire life.