Juan Jacobo Árbenz Guzmán, a prominent figure in Guatemalan history, burst onto the scene on September 14, 1913, marking the beginning of a remarkable journey that would see him rise to prominence in both the world of politics and military service.
As a distinguished military officer, Árbenz would go on to occupy the prestigious position of Minister of National Defense, a role he would hold from 1944 to 1951.
