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Mar 16, 1523
New colony
Spanish explorer Pedro de Alvarado conquers what is now Guatemala by defeating the native Mayan people and making it a Spanish colony. -
Period: Mar 16, 1523 to
Guatemala History
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Capital is founded
The current capital of Guatemala City, is founded. -
Independence Gained from spain
Guatemala gains independence from Spain and becomes part of the Mexican Empire. -
Joins United Provinces of Central America
Guatemala joins the United Provinces of Central America. -
Full Indepence gained
Guatemala gains full independence. -
War is declared
Guatemala declares war on the Axis powers. -
Rule restored for civilians
Civilian rule is restored. -
Peace is negotiated
Peace negotiations between the government and the guerilla rebels are finally signed, ending the civil war. -
Border dispute settled
Guatemala and Belize settle their long-standing border dispute.