Background
RIOS, Efrain was born in 1927.
RIOS, Efrain was born in 1927.
Joined army 1943; defence posting, Washington, District of Columbia 1973. Contested presidential election for Christian Democratic coalition 1974. Military Attache, Madrid.
Former Commander Honour Guard Brigade.
Director Military Academy. Installed as leader of military junta after coup March 1982.
Minister of National Defence March-September 1982. President, of Guatemala, also Commander in Chief of the Army 1982-1983.
Overthrown August 1983.