“In Guatemala’s case, the insidious effects of inequality are clear. There can be no suggestion that the continued and increasing suffering of Guatemala’s poor – most particularly its indigenous population – is due to a lack of resources or institutional capacity. It is directly linked to the failure of the state to address critical tax and social spending issues to achieve even a moderate redistribution of the nation’s wealth. The elite has effectively wielded a veto over all attempts to reform.”

A new report from Christian Aid titled, “The Scandal of Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean”, features this in relation to Guatemala. It is an important report for anyone with a human interest in the region. You can find it here.

Categories: Justice, Poverty