Concerns in the Face of Huehuetenango Militarization

In the past several weeks, communities in Huehuetenango have noted an increase in U.S. and Guatemalan military presence. This unexplained and unapproved military presence has caused consternation in a region that was a target of the military’s “scorched earth” policies during the Internal Armed Conflict.

TAKE ACTION: Condemn threats against Xinka Parliament Lawyer

For months, Xinka Parliament lawyer Quelvin Jiménez has been suffering from death threats defamation, intimidation, and surveillance. Support Qulevin through Amnesty International's Urgent Action on his behalf.

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100th NISGUA REPORT: Indigenous Exchange Delegation

In March we were thrilled to welcome a delegation of Indigenous students from New Mexico State University in our first ever Indigenous Leadership Exchange. Read our 100th NISGUA report, focused on the delegation, today!

Women Seek Justice in Maya Achí Sexual Violence Case

Current accompanier, Tal Netter-Sweet, shares their experience of accompanying Maya Achí women who survived sexual violence committed by civil defense patrols, operating under the control of the Guatemalan military, in the early 1980’s.

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Accompanier Perspectives: Political prisoners return home

nisgua_admin2019-06-18T18:14:25+00:00June 18th, 2019|0 Comments

Dear Friends and Family, As I reflect on the past year since joining Network in Solidarity with the People of Guatemala (NISGUA) and officially finishing my first period in Guatemala Accompaniment Program, I hold my deepest gratitude to you [...]

Comunicado de CALDH frente a Captura del Prófugo Gen. Luis Enrique Mendoza, Acusado de Genocidio

nisgua_admin2019-06-18T17:24:16+00:00June 18th, 2019|0 Comments

Mientras Guatemalan realizaba sus elecciones generales el 16 de junio, el sistema de justicia hizo una captura importante. Detuvieron al ex-general Luis Enrique Mendoza en Baja Verapaz, cuando él fue a votar. Mendoza había sido prófugo durante casi ocho [...]

CALDH Statement on Arrest of Fugitive Gen. Luis Enrique Mendoza, Accused of Genocide

nisgua_admin2019-06-18T16:59:18+00:00June 18th, 2019|0 Comments

As Guatemala held its general elections on June 16, the justice system made an important arrest. They captured retired general Luis Enrique Mendoza in Baja Verapaz, as he went to cast his ballot. Mendoza had been on the run [...]

Upcoming Presidential, Congressional Elections in Guatemala

nisgua_admin2019-06-14T22:24:23+00:00June 14th, 2019|0 Comments

Presidential and Congressional elections will be held in Guatemala this Sunday, June 16. Find out more about the elections, Thelma Cabrera's historic candidacy, and potential effects on organizing and movements in Guatemala. Correction: We mistakenly stated that second round [...]

Serious Concerns in the Face of Huehuetenango Militarization

nisgua_admin2019-06-17T20:48:19+00:00June 13th, 2019|0 Comments

In the past several weeks, communities and organizations in Huehuetenango have noted an increase in U.S. and Guatemalan military presence in their territories. This unexplained and unapproved military presence has caused great consternation in a region that was a [...]

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