In March 2013, José Efraín Ríos Montt faces a Guatemalan court, confronting Mayan Ixiles who are orphans and widows of the violence he instigated.
Synopsis
In March 2013, José Efraín Ríos Montt faces a Guatemalan court, confronting Mayan Ixiles who are orphans and widows of the violence he instigated.
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Synopsis
José Efraín Ríos Montt stands in a Guatemalan courtroom in March 2013, facing a group of Mayan Ixiles, including Francisco Chavez Raymundo. Ríos Montt, who led a military coup in 1982 after a spiritual awakening in 1979, is confronted by the orphans and widows of the violence that followed his rise to power. The documentary details the devastating impact of his regime on communities, particularly on children like Francisco and his sister, who witnessed the destruction of their lives and homes.
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Why Watch
- Meet José Efraín Ríos Montt and his controversial legacy.
- See the impact of war on children like Francisco Chavez Raymundo.
- Find out about the 2013 court case involving Ríos Montt.
Did You Know
- In 1979, José Efraín Ríos Montt experienced a spiritual rebirth.
- Ríos Montt led a military coup in 1982 that devastated local communities.
- Francisco Chavez Raymundo was a child witness to the annihilation of his community.
- In March 2013, Ríos Montt testified in court against Mayan Ixiles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What year did José Efraín Ríos Montt lead a military coup in Guatemala?
José Efraín Ríos Montt led a military coup in Guatemala in 1982.
Who are Francisco Chavez Raymundo and his sister in relation to the documentary?
Francisco Chavez Raymundo and his sister are children who witnessed the destruction of their community during Ríos Montt's regime.
When was Ríos Montt summoned to testify in court?
Ríos Montt was summoned to testify in a Guatemalan court in March 2013.
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