VOICED : Rios Montt un temido dictador

In 1982, General Ríos Montt seized power in Guatemala through a coup, leading to a violent two-year period. The UN reports that 200,000 people died or disappeared during his rule. Despite declaring innocence, Ríos Montt was tried for the massacre of 1,771 indigenous people. The court rejected his amnesty plea, linking him to genocide, a non-prescriptive crime. Even after his dictatorship, Ríos Montt remained active in politics, serving as a deputy and presidential candidate.

In what year did General Ríos Montt come to power in Guatemala?

• 1984

• 1986

• 1982

• 1980

According to the United Nations, approximately how many people died or disappeared during Ríos Montt's dictatorship?

• 200,000

• 250,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

What was Ríos Montt accused of during his trial?

• Corruption

• Espionage

• Treason

• Genocide

How many years did people wait for Ríos Montt's trial to begin?

• 30 years

• 10 years

• 40 years

• 20 years

What roles did Ríos Montt hold in politics after his dictatorship?

• Ambassador and Minister

• Senator and Vice President

• Deputy and Presidential Candidate

• Governor and Mayor