VOICED : Guatemaltecos honran a sus muertos

The video discusses the history of violence in Guatemala, highlighting the tragic loss of over 200,000 lives during the guerrilla conflict, mainly at the hands of the army. Despite the end of the armed conflict 18 years ago, violence persists due to common crime, making Guatemala one of the countries with the highest homicide rates. On the Day of the Dead, Guatemalans blend mourning with celebration, using giant kites made by indigenous people to keep an ancestral tradition alive. The sound of the kites is believed to ward off evil spirits, allowing the deceased to visit their families and rest in peace.

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