The open wounds of Guatemala’s civil war: 68 victims of genocide identified

In a significant breakthrough, the remains of 68 Indigenous Maya people, victims of the brutal 1982 genocide during Guatemala's civil war, have been identified and recovered from a storage facility in Chimaltenango. This discovery paves the way for their dignified burial, a long-overdue recognition and justice for these victims. The identification underscores the ongoing efforts to confront and reckon with the dark chapters of Guatemala's past, shedding light on the atrocities committed during the civil war and highlighting the need for continued acknowledgment and healing in the nation.