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99% of the crimes committed during Guatemala's war have not been brought to justice.

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 genocid e 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.

News & Analysis
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Recent News
NISGUA produces regular news updates distributed via email and through our website. These updates touch on issues related to NISGUA’s themes and campaigns that are of great importance to the people of Guatemala.
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Announcements
"Neque porro quisquam est qui dolorem ipsum quia dolor sit amet, consectetur, adipisci velit..." "There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain."
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Analysis
For more than two decades, NISGUA has been known for its provision of high-quality research and hard-hitting commentaries on issues critical to Guatemala.
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NISGUA Publications
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.
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NISGUA’s Media Work
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