| Juan Federico Ponce Vaides | |
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| President of Guatemala | |
| In office 04 July 1944 – 20 October 1944 |
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| Preceded by | Jorge Ubico y Castañeda |
| Succeeded by | Juan José Arévalo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 26, 1889 |
| Died | November 16, 1956 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Guatemalan |
| Political party | Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Military |
Juan Federico Ponce Vaides (August 26, 1889 – November 16, 1956) was the acting President of Guatemala from 4 July 1944 to 20 October 1944. He succeeded long-ruling dictator Jorge Ubico after Ubico's resignation, but the latter continued to exercise considerable influence during Ponce's acting presidency. Ponce, a general in the army, was part of a military junta including General Villagrán Eduardo Ariza and General Pineda Buenaventura.[1]
| Preceded by Jorge Ubico |
President of Guatemala 1944 |
Succeeded by Juan José Arévalo |
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