How long was Ríos Montt in power before being overthrown?
5 years
1 year
17 months
2 years
Answer
Ríos Montt was in power for 17 months before being overthrown. He was a military dictator who took control of Guatemala in 1982. During his time in power, he was responsible for the deaths of thousands of people. He was eventually overthrown by a coup d'état in 1983.
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