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> 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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Resources
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Guatemalan Basics
Between about 2500 B.C. and 250 A.D., Maya civilization
developed throughout much of Guatemala and the surrounding
region, reaching its zenith from 300 to 900 A.D. Maya
societies flourished in a network of cultural city centers
throughout Mesoamerica.
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NISGUA Publications
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historical and current publications by NISGUA.
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Video Library
See what titles are available for
rental through NISGUA. Community video showings make a great fundraiser...
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Essential Reading
A selection of English-language
books that provide a comprehensive background on Guatemala's civil war and its
aftermath.
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News & Analysis
Current events and analyses of
various subjects.
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Links
Links to other solidarity
organizations and news and information sources.
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Archives
Online historical archives on
Guatemala.
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