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Indigenous protesters killed in Guatemala

October 15, 2012 By Emile Schepers

The protesters were met by elements of the armed forces and the National Civil Police, who, evidently ordered to disperse them, opened fire, resulting in the deaths and injuries.

Former Guatemalan strongman, on trial, may beat genocide rap

April 6, 2012 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Soldiers terrorized and murdered at record levels during his tenure.

Guatemala dictator to stand trial

February 6, 2012 By W. T. Whitney Jr.

Guatemalan prosecutors announced Jan. 26 that 85-year-old Efraín Ríos Montt, military dictator in 1982-1983, was going to trial in March.

Guatemala once more under “hard hand” after election runoff?

November 10, 2011 By Emile Schepers

The Patriotic Party's General Otto Perez Molina, the one with the hard hand, won with 53.7 percent over the execution-happy businessman.

Guatemala’s Jacobo Arbenz, presente!

October 21, 2011 By Pepe Lozano

The Guatemalan government officially apologized to the family of ex-president Jacobo Arbenz, who was ousted by the military 57 years ago in a CIA-backed coup.