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99% of the crimes committed during Guatemala's war have not been brought to justice. Of over 45,000 forced disappearances, only one case has gone to trial. Send an email to support war survivors' right to truth and justice today.

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.

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NISGUA Publications
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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.
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Solidarity Update

The Solidarity Update is a bi-monthly activist publication available for free. NISGUA offers this newsletter for free to encourage solidarity actions, solidify support for our campaigns, and raise awareness on Guatemala.
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Special Reports and Analysis

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