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Álvaro Arzú

1946–2018 · 20th century

Álvaro Arzú (1946–2018) was a Guatemalan politician who served as president from 1996 to 2000 and for several terms as mayor of Guatemala City. His government concluded the peace negotiations with the guerrilla coalition URNG, signing the final agreement that ended the 36-year civil war in December 1996. He died in office as mayor of the capital.

Álvaro Arzú
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