Guatemala: Q'eqchi Families Are Victims Of Armed Attacks And Bombing From Helicopters

Guatemala: Q'eqchi Families Are Victims Of Armed Attacks And Bombing From Helicopters   Translated from Spanish, Original Below   The people of the community of Agua Caliente, Panzós municipality, department of Alta Verapaz are being attacked and shot by private security guards of the Chabil Utzaj company, as they were recognized by community leaders. The attack began at eight o'clock, on Friday May 13, 2011.   Hours later, three private helicopters white, black and red flying over the...

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