Jimmy Morales

ModernPoliticianGuatemala1969 — ?

TV comedian turned Guatemalan president.

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Quick Facts

Born

1969

Country

Guatemala

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score39.4

Jimmy Morales — Complete Timeline

2015 AD

Elected President of GuatemalaPolitical Action◆ Major

Jimmy Morales, a comedian and television producer with no political experience, won the 2015 Guatemalan presidential election as candidate of the National Convergence Front. He campaigned as an anti-corruption outsider after the P

ElectionPresidencyGuatemala

Impact: national

2017 AD

Expelled CICIG CommissionerPolitical Action◆ Major

Morales declared the UN-backed International Commission against Impunity in Guatemala (CICIG) commissioner Iv

CICIGCorruptionInternational Relations

Impact: nationaldestructive

2018 AD

Investigated for Illegal Campaign FinancingPolitical Action◆ Major

Morales faced investigations by the CICIG and Guatemalan prosecutors for alleged illegal campaign financing. His brother and son were also investigated, leading to a political crisis and calls for his resignation.

InvestigationCampaign FinanceCorruption

Impact: nationaldestructive