Óscar Humberto Mejía Victores

Óscar Humberto Mejía
27th President of Guatemala
In office 8 August 1983 – 14 January 1986
Preceded by	Efraín Ríos Montt
Succeeded by	Vinicio Cerezo
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Born	December 9, 1930 (1930-12-09) (age 80) Guatemala City

Óscar Humberto Mejía Victores (born December 9, 1930)^[1] was the 27th President of Guatemala from 8 August 1983 to 14 January 1986. A member of the military, he was President of Guatemala during a time of increased repression and death squad activity. When he was minister of defense, he rallied a coup against José Efraín Ríos Montt, then president of Guatemala, which he justified by declaring that the government was being abused by religious fanatics. He allowed a return to democracy, with elections for a constituent assembly in 1984 followed by general elections in 1985.

Along with former Presidents José Efraín Ríos Montt and Fernando Romeo Lucas García (deceased), President Mejía has been charged with murder, kidnapping, and genocide in the Spanish court system.

References

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External links

• Oscar Humberto Mejía Victores, Trial Watch Profile, TRIAL
• Military History in Guatemala
• Inter Press Service News Agency: A Glimmer of Hope for Genocide Victims' Families

Political offices
Preceded by José Efraín Ríos Montt	President of Guatemala 1983–1986	Succeeded by Vinicio Cerezo

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Name	Mejia Victores, Oscar Humberto
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Date of birth	1930-12-09
Place of birth	Guatemala City
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