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Did You Know?
> 2011 was the most violent year for human rights defenders in Guatemala since the end of the civil war. 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, is awaiting trial for genocide and crimes against humanity. > The Xalalá hydro-electric dam was rejected by 89% of participants in a local referendum because it could 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. | ||||||||
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NISGUA Publications
Find out about the Solidarity Update (read it online!) and the Report on Guatemala, which is published regularly, and other limited edition publications by NISGUA.
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Report on Guatemala
NISGUA's award-winning quarterly publication Report on Guatemala (RoG) provides a respected expert voice on Guatemalan issues and a critical perspective of U.S. foreign policy. This publication will cease to be produced as of January 2008, but you can view our past issues below.
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Solidarity Update
The Solidarity Update was a regular activist print publication produced by NISGUA. The free newsletter was created to encourage solidarity actions, solidify support for our campaigns, and raise awareness on Guatemala.
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Special Reports and Analysis
For more than two decades, NISGUA has been known for its provision of high-quality research and hard-hitting analysis of issues critical to Guatemala. Recent critiques have addressed the 2007 presidential elections, focusing on the candidates, their parties, and the major power blocks behind the political scenes.
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