Political Constitution of the Republic of Guatemala 1985, as amended to 1993
Head of State
  • English
    The President of the Republic is the Head of [the] State of Guatemala and [he or she] exercises the functions of the Executive Organ through the mandate of the people.
    … (Art. 182)
  • Spanish
    El Presidente de la República es el Jefe del Estado de Guatemala y ejerce las funciones del Organismo Ejecutivo por mandato del pueblo.
    … (Art. 182)
Head of State
  • English
    The President and [the] Vice-President of the Republic will be elected by the people through universal and secret suffrage and for a single term of four years.
    … (Art. 184)
  • Spanish
    El Presidente y Vicepresidente de la República serán electos por el pueblo para un período improrrogable de cuatro años, mediante sufragio universal y secreto.
    … (Art. 184)
Head of State
  • English
    The Guatemalans of origin who are citizens in good standing and who are above forty years of age can opt for the office of President or Vice-President of the Republic. (Art. 185)
  • Spanish
    Podrán optar a cargo de Presidente o Vicepresidente de la República, los guatemaltecos de origen que sean ciudadanos en ejercicio y mayores de cuarenta años. (Art. 185)
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