Otto Perez Molina

ModernGeneralGuatemala1950 — ?

General president who resigned over corruption.

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Quick Facts

Born

1950

Country

Guatemala

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)23

Political (20%)31

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)30

Total Score37.8

Otto Perez Molina — Complete Timeline

2011 AD

Elected President of GuatemalaPolitical Action◆ Major

Otto Pérez Molina won the 2011 Guatemalan presidential election as candidate of the Patriotic Party. A retired general, he campaigned on a tough-on-crime platform and took office in 2012.

ElectionPresidencyGuatemala

Impact: national

2015 AD

Resigned Amid Corruption ScandalPolitical Action

Pérez Molina resigned the presidency after massive protests and a UN-backed anti-corruption investigation revealed a customs fraud scheme known as 'La Línea'. He was arrested and imprisoned pending trial, becoming the first Guatemalan president to resign due to corruption.

CorruptionResignationPolitical Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive

2022 AD

Convicted of CorruptionPolitical Action◆ Major

Pérez Molina was convicted of illicit association and customs fraud in connection with the 'La Línea' scandal. He was sentenced to 16 years in prison, marking a significant anti-corruption victory in Guatemala.

ConvictionCorruptionJustice

Impact: nationaldestructive