Guatemala — Politics and government. – Pacifica Radio Archives

Guatemala, a curtain of silence : the political sphere / produced by the Other Americas Radio.

Examination of one of the longest continuous genocides in modern history, and the violence which Guatemala has hidden from the world. The first reel examines the history of United States influence on Guatemala since the 1954 coup, which overthrew the democratic government. Includes interviews with Guatemalan government officials, members of the opposition, human rights workers,…

August 24, 2025

Guatemala, a curtain of silence : the human rights situation / produced by the Other Americas Radio.

Examination of one of the longest running genocide in modern history, and the violence which Guatemala has hidden from the world. Reel two explores the human rights situation, particularly in the Indian communities. Indigenous Guatemalans struggle to retain a cultural indentity and regain land rights. Includes interviews with Indian spokesperson Rigoberta Menchu, an Amnesty International…

August 24, 2025

Ardis : public gathering in Santa Barbara / produced by Pamela Burton.

Series of four speeches which explore American politics, particularly foreign policy in the Third World. |r.1. pt.1. The CIA in the Guatemalan coup / Philip Roettinger. Roettinger lays out the goals of the Association for Responsible Dissent (ARDIS), the differences between Guatemala and Nicaragua, and the U.S. control of transportation and economics (21 min.) ;…

August 24, 2025