In Guatemala, a rise in vigilante justice Citizens ... These acts weren't unusual during Guatemala's 36-year civil war. But people thought the bloodshed would taper off when the war ended in 1996.

Guatemala does suffer from widespread impunity. Fewer than four in every 100 murder cases is ever processed, in a justice system that has been overwhelmed and remains poorly resourced. And San Benito, ...

The International Commission Against Impunity in Guatemala, a UN-backed investigative team, has achieved much success in its three-year effort to reduce vigilante justice in that country. This ...