Stories about Guatemala from September, 2007
24 September 2007
World Reaction to the UN Declaration on Indigenous Rights
In every society in which they find themselves, the world's 370 million indigenous peoples are among the most vulnerable and marginalized. After over 22 years of negotiations and consultations, the...
21 September 2007
Guatemala: Views On Indigenous People
Much of Guatemalan population descends from indigenous origins, in whole or part. Only a small minority comes from a different racial origin. That's why the UN Declaration of the Rights...
17 September 2007
14 September 2007
10 September 2007
Guatemala: Bloggers Applaud and Participate in Peaceful Elections
Rains, violence, and chaos had been expected. Guatemalans were glad that the predictions were wrong. Democracy and a peaceful transition of power were the good news. A team of bloggers...
9 September 2007
8 September 2007
4 September 2007
3 September 2007
Guatemala: Campaign Season in Full Swing
September is a gray and rainy month in Guatemala. It also marks the month when Independence Day celebrations take place around the country with parades and civic expressions. This year,...
