VOICED : A la espera de juicio contra Rios Montt

The trial of former Guatemalan dictator Ríos Montt was suspended due to a defense argument. Montt, who ruled Guatemala with an iron fist from 1982 to 1983, faces charges of genocide against indigenous Mayans. His regime is noted as the bloodiest during Guatemala's civil war. The defense requested the removal of Judge Janet Valdés due to her past opinion on genocide. Montt, previously sentenced to 80 years in 2013, had his sentence annulled by the Constitutional Court due to procedural errors.

During which years did Ríos Montt rule Guatemala?

• 1986-1987

• 1980-1981

• 1982-1983

• 1984-1985

What event led to the suspension of the trial against Ríos Montt?

• A new tribunal was formed.

• The defense presented a successful argument.

• The trial was completed.

• Ríos Montt confessed to the charges.

Why was Judge Janet Valdés removed from the case?

• She was related to Ríos Montt.

• She had health issues.

• She was promoted to a higher court.

• She had previously expressed an opinion on the genocide.

What was the outcome of Ríos Montt's 2013 trial?

• He was acquitted.

• He was sentenced to 80 years in prison.

• He was sentenced to life imprisonment.

• He was fined.

Why was Ríos Montt's 2013 conviction annulled?

• The trial was deemed unfair.

• The judge was biased.

• New evidence was found.

• Procedural errors were identified.