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

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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 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.

Guatemala Basics
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Guatemalan History
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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Map of Guatemala
A collection of different political and relief maps of Guatemala. Check them out!
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Guatemala at a Glance
A concise background on the makeup of the country, noting important basics about the geography, population, government, and economy.
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