José María Orantes

José María Orantes (born in Fraijanes—died in Guatemala City) was a Guatemalan military man, appointed acting president of the Republic of Guatemala from 23 June 1882 to January 5, 1883.

General

José María Orantes
Acting President of Guatemala
In office
23 June 1882 – 5 January 1883
PresidentJusto Rufino Barrios
First Vice President of the Republic of Guatemala
In office
27 April 1883 – 30 April 1884
PresidentJusto Rufino Barrios
Preceded byJulián Salguero
Succeeded byAlejandro M. Sinibaldi
Personal details
Spouse(s)Rafaela Monterroso Cardona

Biography

He was appointed by the Guatemalan National Assembly as a substitute for President Justo Rufino Barrios during his absence from the country. Justo Rufino Barrios had to leave for New York with the purpose of negotiating a boundary dispute with Mexico, 12 August 1882. A second part of his journey was to gain approval for a proposed confederation of the Central American states. Orantes returned the power to General Justo Rufino Barrios on his return the 6 January 1883.[1][2][3][4]

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See also

Notes and references
  1. Justo Rufino Barrios had to leave to New York City in order to sign the treaty of limits with Mexico, since 12 August 1882, the Assembly appointed to José María Orantes, acting president of Guatemala, on 23 June 1882. Orantes serving with General Justo Rufino Barrios until on his return on 6 January 1883.

References
  1. Piedra Santa, Irene (2010). Los mandatarios de Guatemala: historia no oficial (in Spanish). Guatemala City, Guatemala: Editorial Piedra Santa. pp. 76–77. ISBN 978-9929-562-00-4. José María Orantes Presidente interino 23 de junio de 1882 - 5 de enero de 1883. Gobernó 6 meses.
  2. "Barrios: The President of Gautemala (sic) in New Orleans". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. 12 July 1882. p. 1. Retrieved 15 September 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Central America". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 15 August 1882. p. 8. Retrieved 15 September 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "President Barrios Returns Home". The Times-Picayune. New Orleans, Louisiana. 22 September 1882. p. 1. Retrieved 15 September 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
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