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Guatemalans look on as former dictator prepares to stand trial for genocide

Global Politics

Guatemala’s former President Efrain Rios Montt is about stand trial for his role in a violent reign of terror over 36 years. Ríos Montt had seemed untouchable, even being elected to his country’s legislature after losing power. Now, however, he will answer for the crimes he’s accused of.

Trial of former dictator forces Guatemala to face its turbulent past

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Rios Montt Genocide Trial in Disarray in Guatemala

Conflict & Justice

Genocide Trial in Guatemala a Tribute to Tenacity of Indigenous Groups

Arts, Culture & Media
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Ríos Montt and Guatemala’s Genocide Trial

Arts, Culture & Media

In Guatemala, this week marks the start of a landmark trial. Jill Replogle from the public radio collaboration, Fronteras Desk, reports on what this trial means to people in the US, from human rights advocates to Guatemalan immigrants.

Ríos Montt on Trial for War Crimes in Guatemala

Conflict & Justice

Ríos Montt, the former leader of Guatemala, is on trial for committing some of the worst crimes against his own people, but Guatemalans aren’t paying attention.

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