“A former general accused of ordering the murder of more than 1,200 indigenous Ixil Maya people during Guatemala’s civil war has gone on trial,” according to BBC April 5, 2024. Guatemalan ex-general Benedicto Lucas Garcia has been indicted for genocide, crimes against humanity, including widespread rape, and forced disappearances. Garcia is accused of planning and executing over 30 massacres in Quiche. Survivors claim he killed children, babies, and the elderly.
World Map: Guatemala 5/2/24
May 2, 2024
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Grace Dannemiller, International News Corespondent
Hello! my name is Grace Dannemiller. I am the International News Correspondent. This is my second year on staff. In my free time I have been writing and public speaking about neurodiversity and mental health. I hope to continue to pursue my passion for journalism as a career one day.