James Rodríguez (MiMundo) put together a wonderful multi-media slideshow for the Guatemala: No Going Back! Conference held in London yesterday. It was done for Latin American Mining Monitoring Programme (LAMMP) and we are grateful to be able to show it… Read More ›
Solidarity in Action/Guatemala
A Review of 2012
Genocide cases Four ex-generals had been bound to proceedings for genocide and crimes against humanity. Nevertheless, on the 15th January 2012, the judge provisionally suspended criminal prosecution against Oscar Humberto Mejía Víctores because of his state of health and ordered… Read More ›
Ausencia – a tribute
Here is tribute to a young woman who had been part of the struggle for equality and justice in Guatemala. Catalina Mucú Maas was an outspoken and impressive young woman, a born leader with a warm smile. Catalina was… Read More ›
Norma Cruz mentioned in parliamentary question
Guatemala has been mentioned twice this week in parliament: once in Foreign Affairs questions in relation to the Guatemala-Belize border situation, and in the Lords in relation to Norma Cruz. We have recorded several times the important work that Norma… Read More ›
Norma Cruz threatened again
Norma Cruz is a woman with a very serious commitment to justice, a commitment which has led to her being threatend on many occasions. Her particular area of interest is women, and ensuring that they and their families can achieve… Read More ›
Caja Lúdica
Guatemala’s murder rate is ten times the world average. The harsh streets of Guatemala City are packed with drugs, gangs and guns. Caja Lúdica is a youth arts collective, using arts and carnival activities to promote a culture of peace… Read More ›
New website for the campaign for Justice Nueva Linda
New website for the campaign for Justice Nueva Linda who are seeking justice in the forced disappearance of Hector Reyes. You can find more about the case of Hector Reyes on this blog here. Justicia Nueva Linda: In their own… Read More ›
Land Conflict in Guatemala: Work of Mercy Corps
Part 2: Land Conflict Mediation This film by Nathan Golon for Mercy Corps looks at their work in land conflict mediation in Alta Verapaz. We’ve linked to Nathan’s work before on this blog. It’s great to see him continuing to… Read More ›