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His presidency was not peaceful at
all times. In the beginnings of his
presidency, he sent soldiers to capture
his political rivals. He also established
several spies that would look up for
the people that would plan revolts
against his government and would
kill them. He would also respond States and began one of the most
violently to the workers that argued brutal governments in Central
against the United Food Company. American history. Just like the
Chapter 4: Jorge Ubico previous government had done,
Jorge Ubico came to power in Jorge Ubico also sent many spies and
Guatemala from 1931 to 1944. He informants that would report back
was being helped by the United about people that would try to end
