Biography of Roberto Arzú
Roberto Arzú García-Granados
Roberto Arzú García-Granados is a Guatemalan businessman and political figure whose career spans more than three decades in business leadership and public affairs. He is known for a development vision and a public stance of direct confrontation against the entrenched structures that have held Guatemala back.
In the 2019 presidential election, Roberto Arzú received roughly 267,000 votes, establishing himself as a national figure capable of connecting with an electorate frustrated by the traditional political class. His candidacy for the 2023 election was blocked — a decision widely understood as a defense of the same corrupt system he had promised to dismantle.
Today, Roberto Arzú continues to advocate — in Guatemala, in Washington and across Latin America — for genuine democracy, secure borders, free markets, and a firm hand against organized crime and transnational gangs. He calls for accountability from what he refers to as Guatemala's “Pact of the Corrupt,” a network of interests that protects those who abuse power.
Career Highlights
Born in Guatemala City
Roberto Arzú García-Granados is born into one of Guatemala's most prominent political families.
Business career
Roberto Arzú builds more than three decades of experience across sports, entertainment and commercial ventures in Guatemala and the region.
Presidential candidacy
Roberto Arzú receives roughly 267,000 votes, establishing himself as a national figure connecting with a frustrated electorate.
Candidacy blocked
Roberto Arzú's presidential candidacy is vetoed by entrenched interests seeking to protect the system from real accountability.
Voice for change
Roberto Arzú continues to speak out — in Guatemala, the United States and across Latin America — against the “Pact of the Corrupt.”