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Spanish explorer Pedro de Alvarado conquers what is now Guatemala by defeating the native Mayan people and making it a Spanish colony.
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The current capital of Guatemala City, is founded.
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Guatemala gains independence from Spain and becomes part of the Mexican Empire.
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Guatemala joins the United Provinces of Central America.
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Guatemala gains full independence.
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Guatemala declares war on the Axis powers.
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Civilian rule is restored.
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Peace negotiations between the government and the guerilla rebels are finally signed, ending the civil war.
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Guatemala and Belize settle their long-standing border dispute.