Jorge Mario García España

Jorge Mario García España (born in 1976) is a Guatemalan businessman, stockbroker and politician. He was the vice presidential nominee in the 2023 election running alongside Manuel Villacorta.[1][2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is García and the second or maternal family name is España.

Biography

García was born in Guatemala City in 1976. He completed his primary and secondary studies at the Colegio Salesiano Don Bosco, then entered the Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala where he graduated with a degree in business administration, then obtained a specialization in finance at the same university.[1]

Subsequently, García ventured as an investor in the New York Stock Exchange. Years later, he founded a stock company with a presence in Central America and the United States, has written related documents and books on investments and the stock market, he was also been a digital marketing advisor and political campaign consultant.[2]

García became interested in national politics and joined the "Guatemala Va" Platform founded by former presidential candidate Manuel Villacorta in 2021. In February 2023, García was selected as Manuel Villacorta's vice-presidential candidate for Will, Opportunity and Solidarity party for the 2023 election.[1][2]

References
  1. "Manuel Villacorta: VOS y el soporte de organización de la antigua UNE". No Ficción (in Spanish). 2023-05-26. Retrieved 21 June 2023.
  2. "Elecciones en Guatemala 2023: El Partido VOS proclama a Manuel Villacorta y Jorge Mario García España como su binomio presidencial" (in Spanish). Prensa Libre. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
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