Guatemala Country Analysis Paper

There is much trauma left in the communities that still reside today. Many Maya Indians had to flee out their villages. Many countless lives have been taken by the violence that erupted by the confrontation of the two political groups. The rights of indigenous groups were called communist therefore allowing the government to marginalize an entire group of people. The civil patrols were made up of uninvolved citizens.

Though the whole country is only about the size of the U.S. state of Tennessee, it is still the third largest country in all of Central America, and also has the highest population density. With an average yearly temperature range of 80-40F and an average yearly rainfall of 30-150 in., both depending on altitude and location, Guatemala’s tropical climate and weather patterns are more examples of the country’s natural beauty. Though many are beautiful, some of Mother Nature’s elements can also be dangerous and destructive. Such as the hurricanes that can sweep through Guatemala’s coast, destroying the local agriculture industry. Much like the U.S., Guatemala has a democratic form of government in which a president is elected for a term of four years.

For twelve years (1980-1992), El Salvador suffered this brutal civil war and saw some of the worst human rights abuses in Latin American history. The government refused to attend peace talks by the FMLN and the FMLN refused to participate in elections knowing it results would be rigged. The military tried to kill all suspected rebels and the FMLN damaged anything that supported the government’s economy. Throughout the war there was so much human rights violations such as subjecting civilians to torture, forced disappearance, extrajudicial killing, mutilation, mass rape, massacres, summary executions, landmines and indiscriminate bombing. As the result, by the end of the civil war about 75,000 people were killed, sadly most of which were civilians in the wrong place at the wrong time. The intensity of military repression and constant fear provoked massive northern migration to the United States. By the mid-1980s almost one-fifth of the Salvadoran population was living in the United

Guatemala is located in Central America and it is bordered by Mexico towards the North and West. The population of Guatemala is very diverse, over 15 million people consist mainly of Mestizos, Amerindians, and Europeans. Approximately 182 live births average per day. (49.201 An hour) Guatemala means “land of forests”. The culture of Guatemala reflects strongly upon Mayan and Spanish influences and continues to be defined as a contrast between villagers and high landers. Much of the customs in Guatemala are widely

Guatemala is a beautiful country that is known for its many Mayan cites, rich culture and its wide rainforest. The country has volcanos, delicious foods and a wonderful atmosphere that make for a rich tourist attraction. But the country has a history that isn’t as wonderful as I have made it sound. This country has endured a very tragic Civil War that started in 1960 and ended in 1996. This 36 year war was devastating to this country because of the many deaths that had happened and because of all of the tragic moments that happened within the span of the war. The Guatemalan Civil War was one of the many acts of genocide that have happened all around the world but even though there were many tragedies this country has developed past it and become the beautiful

Kelsey Vaught Larissa Miller Spanish II 10 October 2014 El Salvador El Salvador or the Republic of El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America. Despite its small size, however, El Salvador is also the most densely populated country in Central America. “It borders the Pacific Ocean on the south, and the countries of Guatemala to the west and Honduras to the north and east.

Guatemala once was a magnificent vacation country for many Americans. Now, many Americans are choosing a different getaway.Guatemala has seen many changes to daily life due to drug cartels and street gangs. Drug cartels and street gangs have been taking over the cities and rural areas. These two very dangerous groups of people have been threatening some people and killing others. Many families have to pay to guarantee a safe life. If a family can not pay, they have to escape their homeland. The cartels and gangs ruined many families and traumatised many more. The citizens need help but, not from only themselves. The government needs to help and realize that there is a problem that can ruin their country. The government needs to take

     Guatemala’s culture is a unique product of Native American ways and a strong Spanish colonial heritage. About half of Guatemala’s population is mestizo (known in Guatemala as ladino), people of mixed European and indigenous ancestry. Ladino culture is dominant in urban areas, and is heavily influenced by European and North American trends. Unlike many Latin American countries, Guatemala still has a large indigenous population, the Maya, which has retained a distinct identity. Deeply rooted in the rural highlands of Guatemala, many indigenous people speak a Mayan language, follow traditional religious and village customs, and continue a rich tradition in textiles and other crafts. The two cultures

These problems hold Guatemala back because they cannot grow in the right ways. Higher powers are continuing to grow but the lower-class families cannot. Many children have to stay out of harm’s way by staying at home which also poses a problem of personal growth. On the other hand, the United States is sending money where it shouldn’t and the United States doesn’t understand the problem. Guatemala may say the problem is work or uneducated, but I would argue that people don’t feel safe to go anywhere. Criminal justice is the problem that needs to be taken care of. People are not held accountable for their crimes because evidence gets tampered with or the cases don’t get looked at. Those are the problems, not uneducated

With little to no economic activity, an extremely unstable government, natural disaster, and constant emigration Guatemala has faced a large amount of challenges. One of the largest challenges in Latin Americas history being the brutal 36 year Guatemalan Civil War that tore apart the country. Leaving over 200,000 dead, 200,000 in refugee camps, and the nation in extreme poverty.

In a short lived movement to install a civilian lead government, Cesar Mendez was democratically elected president and it seemed that the bloodshed may be over. On the contrary, the Civil War intensified as the military revved up a robust counterinsurgency campaign to defeat the newly elected government. As the fighting continued, the military seized power again. Under the rule of military backed Carlos Arana was elected President. As expected he began to use force and violence against indigenous communities and militant groups that opposed the new regime. The military seized more power over the civilian population. This military action continued for the next decade. Like in many countries that are not a world power, most of this violence went unnoticed. Yet while the world focused on the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, Guatemalan citizens were victims of military rule and being terrorized by the state. Indigenous activists, suspected government opponents, refugees, academics, students, unions, journalist and children where all victims of the states practice of violence and inhuman policies.

Poverty and crime are common in Guatemala; it has one of the worst crime rates in Latin America. Forty-three percent of children under the age of five are chronically malnourished and the murder rate last year was forty-two per a hundred thousand people—one of the highest in the world. Presidential elections in Guatemala ended on Sunday, November sixth of this year. The elections were base on the voters’ concerns for security. After suffering through more than a few decades of military dictatorship and civil war, this country of about thirteen million people craved for a leader who would provide them with safety. They wanted a leader who would get them off the list of being one of the countries with the highest murder rates in Latin

Good morning, my name is Maria Yalibat and I want to talk about the Guatemalan civil war. This war took place for 36 years. It started in 1954 and a peace accords was signed in 1996.Guatemala’s civil war was the bloodiest during 1978-1983. The mass murders conducted was enough to be considered a genocide. My purpose today is to inform you of this war because the United States played a big role in this, which led to inhumane murder, economic distress and killing spree of innocent Mayans.

The country of Guatemala, located in Central America, is a developing country. Guatemala does not have a stable government as they have had a long history of dictatorships and had some representative governments throughout its history. Plus, the economy is very backward and not advanced. Guatemala’s location causes it to have many different types of terrains in the small country. It consists of beautiful highlands, fertile coastal lowlands and a central plateau. In spite of these beautiful lands, within the country, the government and economy are making a struggle to improve.

Guatemala is a coastal country in Central America. It is around 16 degrees north of the equator and around 108,889 sq km. Guatemala has a tropical climate which is hot and humid in low lying areas and cooler in higher altitudes. Guatemala in mostly a mountainous country, but with narrow flat plains surrounding the coast. In 2015 Guatemala had a GDP of $125.9 billion, with 59.3% of the population living below the poverty line. The main