Mario Méndez Montenegro (30 November 1910 31 October 1965) was a politician, co-founder of the Partido Revolucionario, and first elected mayor of Guatemala City. He was a brother to the president who took office in 1966, Julio César Méndez Montenegro.
Early life and education
Méndez was born in Chiquimulilla, Santa Rosa, on 30 November 1910. He graduated as a lawyer in the national university of Nicaragua ().
Career
He was a founder of the Popular Liberation Front Party (, FLP), which supported future president Juan José Arévalo. It later became the Revolutionary Party (, PR) and Méndez became its presidential candidate.
Death
He was prevented from participating in the elections because he was assassinated with gunfire on 31 October 1965.
See also
César Montenegro Paniagua Julio César Méndez Montenegro Nineth Montenegro Guatemalan Civil War
References
External links List of mayors of Guatemala City (in Spanish)