Puntos clave para entender las elecciones presidenciales de 2023 en Guatemala
Como parte de nuestro compromiso de compartir información accesible creada en diálogo con nuestras contrapartes sobre el contexto de Guatemala, a continuación compartimos algunos puntos claves del proceso electoral, que culminará con la segunda vuelta este 20 de Agosto Coyuntura general para entender elecciones en Guatemala: “Pacto de Corruptos” es un término usado en Guatemala [...]
Key points to understand the 2023 presidential elections in Guatemala
As part of our commitment to share accessible information created in dialogue with our Guatemalan partners, we share below some key points of the historical electoral process, which will culminate with the second round on August 20th. General context for understanding elections in Guatemala: "Pacto de Corruptos" is a term used in Guatemala to refer to [...]
Perspectivas de lxs acompañantes: Una reflexión de dos incendios
Esta reflexión es de Maisie (elles/elles) actual Internacionalista. Llevo ya más de 8 meses en Guatemala. Desde la última vez que les escribí, mis reflexiones se han multiplicado por diez. Estar aquí es como mirar el océano; al principio, la superficie del agua es sólo una gran extensión, pero con el tiempo, tu ojo empieza a captar todas las [...]
Accompanier perspectives: A reflection on two fires
This reflection is by Maisie (they/them) current Internacionalista. I’ve been in Guatemala for more than 8 months now. Since the last time I wrote y’all, my reflections have increased tenfold. Being here feels like looking at the ocean; at first the water’s surface is just a single large expanse, but after time, your eye starts catching on all of [...]
Statement: AJR and ODHAG denounce attempts to seek house arrest for military accused of crimes against humanity
On Friday, July 28th, 2023, a hearing to review the substitutive measures for Benedicto Lucas García, accused of genocide and crimes against humanity in the Lucas García Ixil genocide case was held. The plaintiff organizations denounced this new attempt to hinder access to justice for victims and survivors. Although the hearing did not take place on this occasion due [...]
17th anniversary of the Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango – ADH
On the 17th anniversary of the Departmental Assembly of the Peoples of Huehuetenango - ADH, we share the statement they made in the framework of their celebration and their meeting with the peoples in struggle for the Defense of Territory in El Río San Juan de Aguacatán, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Long live the peoples who defend our Mother Earth and [...]