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José Ángel Lee Duarte, former Guatemala City mayor, dies at 89
José Ángel Lee Duarte, a civil engineer and former mayor of Guatemala City, has passed away at the age of 89. His death was confirmed on October 1, 2026, by academic and institutional sources.
Lee Duarte served as mayor during the period between 1982 and 1985. His administration was noted for significant urban infrastructure projects, including the remodeling of the Central Plaza, the creation of underground parking, and renovations to the city's water pipe and collector networks.
The University of San Carlos of Guatemala (USAC) issued condolences through its Faculty of Architecture, noting that Lee Duarte was an alumnus. Various professional circles and political collectives, such as Iniciativa La Comuna, also expressed their mourning for the former official.
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Guatemala City · Iniciativa La Comuna · José Ángel Lee Duarte · Manuel Colom Argueta · University of San Carlos of Guatemala
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- [● 3 SOURCES] Lee Duarte was an alumnus of the University of San Carlos of Guatemala. visorgt.com · lahora.gt · www.prensalibre.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] José Ángel Lee Duarte passed away at the age of 89. visorgt.com · lahora.gt · www.prensalibre.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During his administration, he oversaw the remodeling of the Central Plaza, including the creation of underground parking. lahora.gt
- [● 3 SOURCES] Lee Duarte served as the mayor of Guatemala City from 1982 to 1985. visorgt.com · lahora.gt · www.prensalibre.com