Guatemala Trials October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Former Civil Defense Patroller Sent to Trial in Maya Achi Sexual Violence Case …a second brother of Cuxum Alvarado, remain at large. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies at George Mason University. She is also a…
Guatemala Trials August 20, 2020August 25, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Court Rejects Release Request of Convicted Military Officials in Molina Theissen Case …by Nómada, “Estos defensores de narcos, de corruptos (y otros cuestionables) quieren ser magistrados de salas.” Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies at…
Guatemala Trials August 18, 2020August 19, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Convicted Military Officials in Molina Theissen Case Seek Release …the Inter-American human rights system. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies at George Mason University. She is also a Senior Fellow at the…
Guatemala Trials July 29, 2020July 29, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Former Special Forces Soldier Indicted in Dos Erres Massacre Case, Trial Set for November …responsible for the massacre and noted that at least 200 civilians had been killed at Las Dos Erres. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies…
Guatemala Trials July 15, 2020July 15, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Further Delays in Dos Erres Massacre Case …via videoconference to guarantee the health of the accused, the victims, and the other participants in the proceedings. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies…
Guatemala Trials June 11, 2020June 12, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada COVID-19 Delays Ruling on Dos Erres Massacre Charges …The shuttering of SEPAZ would represent a serious setback for the prosecution and punishment of grave crimes trials as well as other transitional justice measures in Guatemala. Jo-Marie Burt is an…
Guatemala Trials June 1, 2020June 2, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Deported Ex Kaibil Faces Charges in the Dos Erres Massacre Case …with the portrait being painted of him by the prosecution. He called on the judge to dismiss the charges against his client. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political…
Guatemala Trials May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Judge Denies CREOMPAZ Defendants’ Request for Prison Release …States in March. The first declaration hearing in Jordan’s case took place on May 12. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies at George…
Guatemala Trials April 17, 2020April 17, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada In Guatemala, COVID-19 Puts Justice on Hold, Emboldening Convicted War Criminals to Seek Their Freedom …a special forces police base east of Lima, which was built especially for him. President Vizcarra has not made a public statement regarding this request. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate…
Guatemala Trials March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada “No One Told This to Me. I Saw It with My Own Eyes.” Survivor Addresses Court As Evidentiary Phase of Maya Ixil Genocide Case Nears Conclusion …is justice, so history doesn’t repeat itself, so no government can carry out similar atrocities in the future.” Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies…
