“Cheering at Verdict”
Mayan survivors of the Guatemalan genocide cheer the guilty verdict against dictator Ríos Montt. He was convicted and sentenced to genocide and crimes against humanity on May 10, 2013, given an 80-year sentence and sent directly to prison. It was the first time the perpetrator of genocide against indigenous people had been tried in a court of law. Photo credit: Daniel Hernández-Salazar
“Ríos Montt and Attorneys”
Former dictator General Ríos Montt with his defense attorneys arrive to hear the verdict in his case. Photo credit: Daniel Hernández Salazar
“Jubilation at Protest”
The culmination of the citizen’s uprising in 500 YEARS was the bringing down of the President and Vice-President of Guatemala who are now in jail awaiting trial. Photo credit: Saul Martinez
“Irma Alicia Velásquez Nimatuj”
Irma Alicia Velásquez Nimatuj is the lead protagonist in 500 YEARS. She is a social anthropologist, journalist, author and is Maya K’iche’ Photo credit: Melle van Essen / skylight.is
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