Samuel Pérez Álvarez facts for kids
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Samuel Pérez Álvarez
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Official portrait, 2020
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| President of the Congress of Guatemala | |
| In office 14 January 2024 – 19 January 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Shirley Rivera |
| Succeeded by | Nery Ramos |
| Member of the Congress of Guatemala | |
| Assumed office 14 January 2020 |
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| Constituency | Guatemala City |
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| Born | 27 August 1992 Guatemala City |
| Political party | Roots |
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Semilla |
| Parent | Samuel Pérez-Attías |
| Alma mater | Rafael Landívar University |
Samuel Andrés Pérez Álvarez (born on August 27, 1992) is an economist and politician from Guatemala. He was the president of the Congress of Guatemala for a short time in January 2024. He is a member of the political party Semilla. Samuel Pérez Álvarez has been a member of the Congress since January 2020.
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Who is Samuel Pérez Álvarez?
Samuel Pérez Álvarez was born in Guatemala City. He studied at Rafael Landívar University. He became a member of the Congress of Guatemala in January 2020. He is known for being a young leader in Guatemalan politics.
His Role in Congress
As a member of Congress, Samuel Pérez Álvarez helps make laws for Guatemala. He represents the people of Guatemala City. In 2023, he was re-elected to serve another term in Congress.
President of Congress
In January 2024, Samuel Pérez Álvarez became the president of the Congress of Guatemala. This was a very important role. He held this position for five days.
A Historic Inauguration
The inauguration of the new president of Guatemala, Bernardo Arévalo, and Vice-President, Karin Herrera, was delayed. This delay happened because of a court order that affected the Semilla political party. Samuel Pérez Álvarez, as a leader of Semilla, helped find a solution.
He worked with other members of Congress to make sure the new leaders could take office. A deal was made to allow Semilla members to be recognized in Congress. This deal also allowed Semilla members to be elected to important leadership roles.
Youngest President of Congress
Samuel Pérez Álvarez was elected president of the Board of Directors of Congress. He received 92 votes. This allowed the inauguration of President Arévalo and Vice-President Herrera to happen. It took place just after the official deadline. Samuel Pérez Álvarez, as the new president of Congress, led the ceremony. He is the youngest person ever to become President of Congress in Guatemala.
Images for kids
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Official portrait of Samuel Pérez Álvarez, 2020
See also
In Spanish: Samuel Pérez Álvarez para niños
