The genocide trial of retired Gen. Efraín Ríos Montt and former intelligence chief José Mauricio Rodríguez has seen its ups and downs and frequent delays. But it came to an abrupt end following a whirlwind two days of hearings. Casey Cagley reports from Guatemala City.
Petition: "There is something fundamentally wrong with a system where not being charged with a war crime keeps you locked away indefinitely and a war crime conviction is your ticket home."
A small group of demonstrators hurled rocks at the Legislative Assembly building, police officers and members of the national media. At least 20 people were arrested.
Part of the U.S. strategy in Costa Rica is to help fund and promote development programs aimed at protecting the environment and reducing fossil fuel consumption.
Developing cleaner energy sources is one of several topics Central American officials will discuss during U.S. President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit.
