Tag Archives: Zetas

GuateSec: Drug War militarization in Central America

Posted on 28 December, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

With the U.S. Marines’ “Operation Hammer” in Guatemala reportedly finalized and “Operation Anvil” in Honduras in limbo, where does Central America now stand in the Drug War, and what developments are on the horizon? In “Strategies of a New Cold War,” … Continue reading →

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December 2012: A new era of decolonization and a window on impunity

Posted on 28 December, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

In the international popular imagination, Guatemala in December of 2012 was defined by two events: the much-hyped and misappropriated end of an era in the Maya calendar, and to a lesser degree, John McAfee’s abortive attempt to win asylum following … Continue reading →

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GuateSec: Militarization in retreat?

Posted on 15 October, 2012 by cascadiasolidaria

Totonicapán: Justice system moves, protest surges Nine Guatemalan military personnel were arrested last Thursday, charged with extrajudicial execution and other crimes in relation to the deaths of indigenous protesters on October 4. Preliminary investigation by the Public Ministry established individual … Continue reading →

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