· June, 2008

Stories about Guatemala from June, 2008

Guatemala: Activism Helps Remember the Disappeared

  16 June 2008

Guatemala's recent dark history includes approximately 40,000 citizens who disappeared during the armed conflict. Many bloggers keep their memory alive by discussing recent performance art exhibits and activism that helped end the annual military parades.

Guatemala: 4 Balames Archaeological Park

  11 June 2008

A new archaeological park called “4 Balames” is set to open in the Petén Department in Guatmala. Claudia Navas of Ordinaria Locura [es] is looking forward to this new tourist attraction, which can help bring development and jobs to this much-needed part of the country