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it was a moment many guatemalans had waited decades for. on 10 may 2013, former president general José efraín ríos montt was sentenced to 80 years in prison for genocide and crimes against humanity during the country’s bloody civil war. Amnesty called it a historic step in the nation’s long struggle for justice. And then, in a shocking move just 10 days later, his conviction was overturned.
in these few facts, find out why we need to keep up the pressure to get justice for the victims. 8 Wire [ Jul/Aug 2013 ]