Manuel Estrada Cabrera

ModernPoliticianGuatemala1857 — 1924

Long-serving Guatemalan dictator.

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Quick Facts

Born

1857

Died

1924

Country

Guatemala

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)35

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)50

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score47.5

Manuel Estrada Cabrera — Complete Timeline

1898 AD

Assumed the Presidency after a CoupPolitical Action◆ Major

Manuel Estrada Cabrera became president of Guatemala after the assassination of President Jos

GuatemalaCoupDictatorship

Impact: nationaldestructive

1901 AD

Granted Concessions to the United Fruit CompanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Estrada Cabrera granted extensive land and tax concessions to the United Fruit Company (UFCO), allowing the company to dominate Guatemala's banana industry. This created a powerful foreign economic enclave and influenced Guatemalan politics for decades.

GuatemalaUnited Fruit CompanyEconomic Imperialism

Impact: nationaldestructive

1906 AD

Suppressed the 1906 Liberal RevoltWar◆ Major

Estrada Cabrera crushed a liberal revolt led by exiles from El Salvador and Honduras. The rebellion was defeated with the help of the Guatemalan army and loyalist forces, further entrenching his regime.

GuatemalaRevoltRepression

Impact: nationaldestructive

1920 AD

Overthrown in the 1920 RevolutionPolitical Action

Estrada Cabrera was overthrown by a coalition of political opponents, including the Unionist Party, after a popular uprising in Guatemala City. He was declared insane and imprisoned, ending his 22-year dictatorship.

GuatemalaRevolutionEnd of Dictatorship

Impact: nationalprogressive