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The Aftermath of Genocide in Guatemala
35:30 - 40:06 (04:36)
In Guatemala, there are still towns where the army is banned after the genocide, and it's like apartheid South Africa. It is not uncommon to see people who have been mutilated as a result of the atrocities committed.
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In this podcast, the speaker discusses the similarities between Guatemala and apartheid South Africa as countries unrecognized by the US, until the late 1970s when the US chose to recognize PRC as the legitimate government over Taiwan.
35:30 - 38:05 (02:35)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the similarities between Guatemala and apartheid South Africa as countries unrecognized by the US, until the late 1970s when the US chose to recognize PRC as the legitimate government over Taiwan. This reflects on the political situation in Guatemala and how it was unrecognized by the world due to its deep-seated genocide, among other factors.
ChapterThe Aftermath of Genocide in Guatemala
EpisodePart Two: The World Anti-Communist League: A Study in Nazi Death Squads
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Guatemalan government killed 200,000 people, wiped out entire cultures and left many amputees in their wake, making it a very difficult place to live in even today.
38:05 - 40:06 (02:01)
Summary
The Guatemalan government killed 200,000 people, wiped out entire cultures and left many amputees in their wake, making it a very difficult place to live in even today.