Guatemala
By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
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Pacaya volcano 25 miles south of Guatemala City erupted Jan. 16, spewing lava 3,000 feet into the air. Two villages were evacuated and the airport was closed as a precaution.
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By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
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Recently approved tax reforms precipitated unrest at several places around the country, including Guatemala City, the area near the border with El Salvador, and in the town of Totonicapan, 120 miles west of Guatemala City. Protesters blocked roads, burned cars and clashed with police. Dozens were injured and some 200 people were arrested. Nationwide strikes paralyzed the country Aug. 2, and further strikes and protests are possible.
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By Larry Habegger | Permalink |
No Comments | August 6th, 2001 | Trackback
A mob that thought tourists photographing local children were planning to abduct them stoned to death a Japanese visitor and his tour bus driver in the village of Todos Santos near the Mexican border Apr. 30. Rumors of kidnapping by foreigners occasionally spread through the highland areas; in a 1994 incident an American woman was beaten into a coma by a similar mob. Be very careful when photographing children. Inquire with locals before doing so.
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