The New York Times Editorial Board: "The United States, which supported [General Ríos Montt] and his regime during the war and apologized for that in 1999, provides aid for the justice system. It should urge that the case be pursued through an independent process. It would be a travesty if a mishandled legal proceeding were to deny victims justice now."
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May 23, 2013
NYT Editorial Board: "Justice Interrupted in Guatemala"
Guatemalan boy, 16, dies in US Border Patrol custody — 5th child dead at border under Trump
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8-year-old Guatemalan boy dies in U.S. Border Patrol custody on Christmas morning
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