Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes
Miguel Ydígoras Fuentes | |
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Official portrait, c. 1958 | |
| 32nd President of Guatemala | |
| In office 2 March 1958 – 31 March 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Guillermo Flores Avendaño (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Peralta Azurdia |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Miguel Ramón Ydígoras Fuentes 17 October 1895 Retalhuleu, Guatemala |
| Died | 27 October 1982 (aged 87) Guatemala City, Guatemala |
| Party | National Democratic Reconciliation Party |
| Spouse | María Teresa Laparra |
| Occupation | Politician, military officer, diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Guatemala |
| Branch/service | Guatemalan Army |
| Rank | Divisional general |
José Miguel Ramón Ydígoras Fuentes (17 October 1895 – 27 October 1982) was a Guatemalan military officer and politician who served as the 32nd president of Guatemala from 1958 to March 1963. He was also the main challenger to Jacobo Árbenz during the 1950 presidential election. Ydígoras previously served as the governor of the province of San Marcos.