Jorge Ubico y Castañeda (November 10, 1878; † 14 July, 1946) was President of Guatemala from 14 February, 1931 to 4 July, 1944.

President Jorge Ubico was elected democratically, but once in office he assumed dictatorial powers. During his presidency Guatemala went through the Great Depression.

Ubico was forced to resign by a general strike against him which started in June of 1944.

He died in exile in New Orleans, Louisiana.

See also: History of Guatemala