GARCIA-GRANADOS, Miguel (gar-the'-ah-grah-nah'-dos), president of Guatemala, born about 1825; died in 1878. In May, 1871, he headed a revolution against the reactionary government of General Vicente Cerna, and on 30 June was proclaimed president, with Barrios as vice-president. Garcia persecuted no person for his political opinions and confiscated no property, and the country soon recovered tranquillity. In 1872 he invaded Honduras, and in the same year decreed full liberty of the press, the extinction of religious orders, and the expulsion of the Jesuits. In February, 1873, there was an attempt at rebellion, which was promptly put down. On 8 May of that year, Gareia convened the National assembly for the election of a constitutional president, which election resulted in favor of General ,lose Barrios.