Ana Catalina Soberanis

Ana Catalina Soberanis Reyes (born on 14 November 1948) is a lawyer and consultant who served as the first female president of the Congress of Guatemala.

Early life and education
Catalina Soberanis was born in Guatemala on 14 November 1948. She graduated as a lawyer and has a postgraduate degree in Indigenous People's Law. She also has certifications in other studies, such as Political Organization and Management, Analysis and Resolution of Conflicts.

Career
Soberanis was one of only three women out of 88 members of the Assembly that drafted the Guatemalan Constitution in 1984. She was Secretary of Labor (1986-1990) during the government of Vinicio Cerezo and Secretary of Peace (2000-2004) for Alfonso Portillo. In addition, the former leader of Congress was candidate for president of Guatemala in 1999.

Presidency of Congress
Soberanis became president of the Congress of Guatemala in 1991, after having been leader of the Christian Democracy members.

Post-presidency
She is a consultant for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Guatemala and a university professor.

Legacy
She made history by being the first female president of the Congress of Guatemala.