15 Facts About Alejandro Giammattei

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Alejandro Eduardo Giammattei Falla is a Guatemalan politician who has been serving as the president of Guatemala since 2020.

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Alejandro Giammattei is a former director of the Guatemalan penitentiary system and participated in Guatemala's presidential elections in 2007,2011, and 2015.

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Alejandro Giammattei won in the 2019 election, and assumed office on 14 January 2020.

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Alejandro Giammattei gained recognition at both national and international level.

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Alejandro Giammattei has been a consultant to several companies since 2000.

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Alejandro Giammattei ceased to be director of the Penitentiary System in 2008.

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Alejandro Giammattei had several conflicts and accusations about the Pavorreal case, leading to his incarceration for a short time.

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Alejandro Giammattei has had three appearances in the general elections for President of Guatemala.

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Alejandro Giammattei became the presidential candidate for the Vamos party in the 2019 presidential elections.

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On 14 January 2020, Alejandro Giammattei assumed office as president of the Republic of Guatemala, succeeding Jimmy Morales.

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Congress was burnt down following the repression of a demonstration by the police, while the Vice President, Guillermo Castillo Reyes, called on Alejandro Giammattei to resign for "the good of the country ".

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Alejandro Giammattei left the country shortly afterwards to 'protect [his] life and integrity.

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Alejandro Giammattei married Rosana Caceres on 11 February 1989, and they have three children, including Marcela.

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Alejandro Giammattei cites Mahatma Gandhi as his most admired world figure.

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Alejandro Giammattei has multiple sclerosis and uses crutches in order to walk.