April 8, 2021April 8, 2021 by Taegin Reisman A Look Back as the Justice Initiative’s Trial Monitoring Ends …monitor Heather Ryan and Guatemala trials expert Jo-Marie Burt. Their knowledge of the proceedings, institutions, and local political context in which the trials took place is hard to rival. Impact…
Guatemala Trials December 14, 2020December 15, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada The Future of War Crimes Prosecutions in Guatemala …Initiative expresses its gratitude to Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada for their years of dedication in monitoring and reporting on these proceedings. To keep abreast of justice developments in Guatemala,…
Guatemala Trials November 24, 2020December 15, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Judge Orders Trial of Ex-Kaibil for his role in Dos Erres Massacre …culminates in 2021 and it’s expected that he will be deported to Guatemala in the coming months. Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies at…
Guatemala Trials November 16, 2020December 15, 2020 by Jo-Marie Burt and Paulo Estrada Evidentiary Hearings in Dos Erres Massacre Trial Set to Begin Tuesday …there is more than sufficient evidence to send Jordán to trial.” Jo-Marie Burt is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Latin American Studies at George Mason University. She…
Guatemala Trials October 16, 2020December 15, 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, 2020December 15, 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 George…
Guatemala Trials August 18, 2020December 15, 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 Washington…
Guatemala Trials July 29, 2020December 15, 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, 2020December 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, 2020December 15, 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…
