Álvaro Colom

President of Guatemala (2008-2012)

Álvaro Colom Caballeros (Spanish: [ˈalβaɾo koˈlon]; June 15, 1951 – January 23, 2023) was a Guatemalan politician. He was the President of Guatemala from 2008 to 2012.[1]

Álvaro Colom
Official portrait, 2008
35th President of Guatemala
In office
January 14, 2008 – January 14, 2012
Vice PresidentRafael Espada
Preceded byÓscar Berger
Succeeded byOtto Pérez Molina
Personal details
Born
Álvaro Colom Caballeros

(1951-06-15)June 15, 1951
Guatemala City, Guatemala
DiedJanuary 23, 2023(2023-01-23) (aged 71)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Political partyNational Unity of Hope
Spouse(s)Sandra Torres (2003–2011)
Alma materUniversity of San Carlos of Guatemala

Colom died at a hospital in Guatemala City, Guatemala from esophageal cancer at the age of 71.[2][3]

References

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  1. Pico, Juan Hernandez.Can Alvaro Become a Social Democratic President? Archived 2012-03-22 at the Wayback Machine," Revista Envio. (accessed February 1, 2010).
  2. "Fallece Álvaro Colom, expresidente de Guatemala, confirman fuentes allegadas a la familia". Prensa Libre. 23 January 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
  3. "Guatemalan ex-president Colom dies from cancer, says former minister". Reuters. Retrieved 24 January 2023.