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Presidential elections were held in Guatemala on 11 April 1910. Manuel Estrada Cabrera was re-elected unopposed. [1] His new term started on 15 March 1911.
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Presidential elections were held in Guatemala on 11 April 1910. Manuel Estrada Cabrera was re-elected unopposed. [1] His new term started on 15 March 1911.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % | |
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| Manuel Estrada Cabrera | Liberal Party | 551,145 | 100.00 | |
| Total | 551,145 | 100.00 | ||
| Source: Rendón [2] | ||||
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