Armando Castillo (politician)

Castillo was born in Nebaj, Quiché department. He lived in that department until he turned 15, but had to migrate to Guatemala City due to the increase in violence in the context of the Guatemalan Civil War. He started a shoe manufacturing venture, which grew over time. Subsequently, he began to own real estate businesses. == Political career ==

He ranked first in the list of candidates for deputies for the National List of the Vision with Values (VIVA) party in the 2019 legislative elections. He was elected as a deputy and took office on January 14, 2020 as part of the IX Legislature of Guatemala. In mid-2023, it became known that Castillo, in his capacity as the party's general secretary, made an alliance with former Guatemalan president Alfonso Portillo for the 2023 Guatemalan general election. On February 11, 2023, Castillo was proclaimed as the presidential candidate of Visión con Valores (VIVA) along with businessman Édgar Grisolia as the vice-presidential candidate. He was officially registered before the Supreme Electoral Tribunal on March 10, 2023. Castillo placed fourth place in the first round receiving 9.44% of the vote. == References ==