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Did You Know?

> Attacks against human rights defenders in Guatemala have doubled over the last five years. NISGUA's teams of on-the-ground international human rights monitors work to deter violence in communities, courtrooms and at public events.

> Former dictator Efrain Rios Montt, who ruled during the bloodiest period of the war, currently holds a seat in the Guatemalan Congress. He is wanted for genocide and crimes against humanity.

> The Xalalá hydro-electric dam is rejected by 90% of the local population because it would displace thousands of indigenous people and damage farmlands and forests.

> Almost 400 mining concessions have been granted to transnational gold, silver, nickel, and zinc companies in Guatemala, posing severe threats to rural communities' social and environmental well-being.

Analysis
Interested in analysis of the current general situation in Guatemala or specific issues not covered by our themes and campaigns? Curious about past analyses of important events like the 50th anniversary of U.S. intervention in Guatemala? Also be sure to check out our recent news page, as our news articles often include analysis as well.
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General Analyses

Here (below) you'll find a number of resources, written both by NISGUA and other organizations, that analyze the general situation in Guatemala (ordered from most recent to oldest). You can also click here for our recent news page, as our news articles often include analysis as well.

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Past Studies

Older material
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Historical Perspectives

NISGUA presents reports and opinions on the 1954 coup which overthrew the democratically elected government of Jacobo Arbenz Guzman.
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Issue-Specific Analyses

Essays, press releases, and reports from various groups examining critical social and political issues in Guatemala.
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