Guatemala

A Central American Common Market is established
1958

The Central American Development and Economic Organization is founded with a view to ease trade and economic integration for the region.

President Castillo Armas dies
1957

President Castillo Armas dies in an attempt on July 26

The Organization of Central American States is set up.
1951

The Organization of Central American States is founded in San Salvador

Tourism increase
1950

1950. The number of hotel resorts skyrockets as the amount of visiting tourists increases.

A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn
1940

A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn

A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn
1940

A claim on the territory of Belize is withdrawn

Local voluntary militia during World War II
1939

1939-45. During World War II a ¨Home Guard¨ is formed to provide protection and surveillance of enemy shipping.

Common boundaries for both countries
1936

On March, 1936, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras agree on Cristo Peak to be their common boundary by the Rio Frio River

Jorge Ubico is sworn in as president
1931

Jorge Ubico takes up power

The Santa Maria Volcano erupts
1929

The Santa Maria Volcano erupts on November 5