Why did he do it? Guatemala
Article Abstract:
On May 25, 1993, Pres Serrano of Guatemala seized full power by suspending the constitution, banning press coverage and dissolving Congress. He defended his actions by claiming a need to control civil disorder and drug trafficking, but conditions in Guatemala seemed no worse than usual.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Going home: Guatemala
Article Abstract:
A group of 45,000 Guatemalan refugees, displaced when the army crushed a insurgency in the mid-80's before restoring a civilian government, are due to return to their homeland. The strength of the civilian government would be demonstrated by their safe passage.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Where the war still looks cold: Guatemala
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Guatemalan Pres Jorge Serrano's attempts to strengthen the nation's economy are being thwarted by human rights abuses being perpetrated by the army. Soldiers say they are trying to control what would be a leftist insurgency.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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