Alfonso Portillo

ModernPoliticianGuatemala1951 — ?

FRG president, extradited to US for money laundering.

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Quick Facts

Born

1951

Country

Guatemala

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)38

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score39.4

Alfonso Portillo — Complete Timeline

1999 AD

Elected President of GuatemalaPolitical Action◆ Major

Portillo won the 1999 presidential election as the candidate of the Guatemalan Republican Front (FRG), a party founded by former dictator Efrain Rios Montt.

ElectionFRGGuatemala

Impact: national

2001 AD

Embezzlement and corruption scandalsOther◆ Major

Portillo's administration was marked by widespread corruption, including the embezzlement of millions from the defense and education budgets. He fled Guatemala after his term ended.

CorruptionEmbezzlementScandal

Impact: nationaldestructive

2010 AD

Extradition to the United StatesPolitical Action◆ Major

Portillo was extradited from Guatemala to the United States on charges of laundering $70 million in bribes from Taiwan. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison.

ExtraditionMoney LaunderingUS Justice

Impact: globaldestructive