August 15, 2003
Rios Montt Reaction

From AP via the San Francisco Chronicle:

Social groups protest former Guatemalan dictator's presidential candidacy

"Hundreds of members of a consortium opposed to the presidential candidacy of a former dictator staged a massive march through the streets of Guatemala's capital Thursday.

United under the slogan "peace yes, terror no," union leaders, former military officials, academics, human rights activists, business leaders and politicians from across the political spectrum demonstrated against Efrain Rios Montt, the ruling party candidate for elections Nov. 9."

Also in the Chronicle, from Jill Replogle:

Peasant vote key in Guatemala / Right-wing party gains support by distributing low-cost fertilizer in rural areas

Posted by Dave at August 15, 2003 12:50 PM