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Foundation of Guatemalan National Revolutionary Unity (URNG)
Guatemala achieved its independence and joined (along with the rest of Central America) the Mexican Empire, which collapsed two years after the anexation. -
Ríos Montt Attack
One month after their formation, the URNG experienced an attack led by retired General Efrían Ríos Montt. Backed by the CIA, Montt led a “scorched-earth” campaign against the URNG and its supporters until he was toppled the following year. -
"Model Villages"
General Oscar Mejia seizes power and initiates a progam called "model villages" , where peasant are forced to relocate. (neither the day nor the month are exact, only the year) -
Vinicio Cerezo President - U.S. resumes aid
The United States resumes economic and military help towards Guatemala. Christian Democrat, Vinicio Cerezo, wins national elections. (Only year is exact) -
Failure to End Guerrillas
The army's year-end offensive fails to take out guerrillas. The right wing of government opposition makes URNG and president to discuss facts. (Date is not exact, month approaches, and year is) -
Jorge Serrano President - Peace talks begin
Jorge Serrano wins the elections (first transfer of power through democratic elections in decades). Peace talks begin to take place in conversations between government and URNG. They stall late in the year and remanin so. (These events occur throughout the year.. no exact date) -
Rigoberta Menchú - Role Model
Rigoberta Menchu wins 1992 Nobel Peace Prize. (Month and year are exact) -
Peace Talks Resume
Peace talks resume and government and URNG sign human rights agreement. (no exact date, various meeting throughout the year) -
URNG Ceasefire
URNG declares unilateral ceasefire. Government suspends army counterinsurgency campaigns. {month and year are exact, the day however isn't} -
End of UNRG
Álvaro Arzú was able to sign a peace document to end URNG activities.
