Álvaro Colom, former president of Guatemala, dies at 71

Álvaro Colom, former president of Guatemala, dies at 71

Former Guatemalan President Álvaro Colom, who governed from 2008 to 2012 as his country's first leftist leader in more than 50 years, has died.

Guatemalan Ex-President Colom Dies At Age 71

On Monday, Guatemala’s former President Alvaro Colom, who held office from 2008 to 2012, died at age 71. RELATED:  Lisa Downgrades to a Depression Over Southeastern Mexico "I deeply regret the death of former President Colom. My condolences to his family and friends," Congressman Orlando Blanco said. The cause of Colom’s death is still unknown. In December 2020, however, his lawyer confirmed that he suffered from esophageal cancer. Colom was …

Former president of Guatemala Alvaro Colom dies at 71

Former Guatemalan president Alvaro Colom, who governed from 2008 to 2012 and supported a United Nations anti-corruption mission that later investigated him, died on Monday, politicians from his party have announced. He was 71.

Former president of Guatemala Alvaro Colom dies at 71

Former Guatemalan president Alvaro Colom, who governed from 2008 to 2012 and supported a United Nations anti-corruption mission that later investigated him, died on Monday, politicians from his party have announced. He was 71.

Former president of Guatemala Alvaro Colom dies at 71

Former Guatemalan president Alvaro Colom, who governed from 2008 to 2012 and supported a United Nations anti-corruption mission that later investigated him, died on Monday, politicians from his party have announced. He was 71.

Former Guatemalan President Álvaro Colom dies

The former leader of Guatemala was 71 years old and suffered from laryngeal cancer and pulmonary emphysema, which became complicated during his time in detention.