Loyola Becomes First-Ever Division I Team To Play In Guatemala Aug 17, 2006
It feels great to know that Loyola Chicago recorded the first NCAA Division I victory in the history of Guatemala. Our guys will have a fun trivia question to ask for the rest of their lives. (Mac-Sports.com)
GUATEMALA MISSION SUCCESSFUL EXAMPLE OF UN PEACE-BUILDING, WITH LESSONS FOR OTHER OPERATIONS, SAYS SECRETARY-GENERAL IN MESSAGE TO CLOSING CEREMONY Nov 17, 2004
I deeply regret that I am not able to be present for this important occasion in the history of Guatemala, but I am with you in spirit. We at the United Nations are proud of our work for peace in Central America. (United Nations Press Releases)
Guatemala rights scientist honoured Feb 15, 2004
"One is because we need to make sure there is scientific proof of the recent history of Guatemala. "The second is to provide closure for the families and dignity to the dead; and the third is to provide evidence for possible criminal convictions in the future. " UK refuge However, only a handful of the hundreds of cases brought to court so far have resulted in prosecution. Investigations are detailed and gruesome Intimidation of the forensic team is frequent. "There is a culture of impunity... (BBC News -- Science)
Guatemala's strategic elections Dec 8, 2003
GUATEMALA, the country with the largest population -- 14 million people -- within the Central American Common Market (CACM) and its third largest nation, (68,056 square miles), went to the polls November 9 in elections that were considered of supreme importance to the future of the nation and the entire subregion. Former Guatemala City Mayor Oscar Berger with nearly 40 per cent of the votes, and businessman Alvaro Colom with almost 30 per cent of the electoral preferences, will advance to the... (Jamaica Observer, Jamaica)
