Alfonso Portillo is a Guatemalan politician who served as the President of Guatemala from 2000 to 2004. He was born on March 24, 1951, in Guatemala City. Portillo was a member of the Guatemalan Republican Front party and focused on social programs during his presidency, although his administration faced criticism for corruption and mismanagement. After leaving office, Portillo faced legal challenges, including accusations of embezzlement and money laundering. In 2014, he was arrested in Guatemala and later extradited to the United States, where he was convicted and sentenced for his crimes. His political career remains controversial in Guatemala.