Álida España

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Álida España
First Lady of Guatemala
In role
July 1, 1970 – July 1, 1974
PresidentCarlos Manuel Arana Osorio
Preceded bySara de la Hoz
Succeeded byHellen Lossi
Personal details
Born
Álida España

12 April 1924
Guatemala City, Guatemala
Died8 April 1993 (aged 68)
Guatemala City, Guatemala
SpouseCarlos Manuel Arana Osorio

Álida España (12 April 1924 – 8 April 1993) was a Guatemalan activist and politician. She was the wife of President Carlos Manuel Arana Osorio, First Lady of Guatemala during his government.[1]

During her husband's government, she played a leading role in social work, favoring children and creating the Board of Social Works of the President's Wife, which helped the most vulnerable.

She died in 1993 at the age of 68. Different institutions are named after her.[2]

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Honorary titles
Preceded by First Lady of Guatemala
1970–1974
Succeeded by
Board of Social Work of the President's Wife
1974–1978