Juan Federico Ponce Vaides
General Juan Federico Ponce Vaides | |
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Ponce Vaides in 1944 | |
| Acting President of Guatemala | |
| In office 4 July 1944 – 20 October 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Jorge Ubico |
| Succeeded by | Juan José Arévalo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 August 1889 |
| Died | 16 November 1956 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Guatemalan |
| Political party | Progressive Liberal Party |
| Occupation | Military |
Juan Federico Ponce Vaides (27 March 1889 – 29 January 1956) was the acting President of Guatemala from 4 July 1944 to 20 October 1944. He was overthrown by a popular uprising on 20 October 1944 that began the Guatemalan Revolution.