This February marked the arrival of a new cycle in the Mayan calendar: Jun Kej, a day associated with strength, balance, and the guardianship of the land. In many communities across Guatemala, it is a moment to reflect, renew commitments, and walk forward with clarity and purpose.
As a new cycle begins, the struggles for memory, justice, and self-determination continue. In this Solidarity Update, we share reflections, updates, and celebrations. As always, they remind us that the defense of life, land, and dignity is not only a memory of past struggles, but a living commitment that continues today.
📜 Amid renewed U.S. interventionism in Latin America — echoing the history of the 1954 CIA-backed coup in Guatemala — a resolution introduced in the U.S. Congress calls for the annulment of the Monroe Doctrine and the creation of a “New Good Neighbor” policy based on sovereignty and self-determination across the hemisphere. NISGUA joined in endorsing this resolution.
🕯️ On February 25, survivors and families of victims gathered across Guatemala to commemorate the Day of Dignification of Victims of the Internal Armed Conflict, renewing their demands for memory, justice, and truth. After decades of organizing and pressure from survivors and families, the government signed the National Plan for Reparation and Dignification of Victims, a step forward in responding to long-standing demands from those most affected by the war.
🎉 This year, NISGUA celebrates 45 years of collective resistance and internationalist solidarity. For more than four decades, communities in Guatemala defending land, life, memory, and dignity have inspired a growing network of solidarity across borders. We invite you to explore our anniversary page and interactive timeline, and to celebrate with us the many people and movements that have made these 45 years possible.
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