Latin American Studies

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Justice and Representation

Justice and Representation

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses Guatemala’s justice system and the issues within it. 5 $0.50 Add
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Preface

Preface

From: A Beauty that Hurts

Introduction written by W. George Lovell 7 $0.70 Add
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Q'anjob'al Canadian

Q’anjob’al Canadian

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell explores the story of Genaro Castañeda as a Q’anjob’al Mayan and his journey from Guatemala to Canada. 14 $1.40 Add
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Scarred by War

Scarred by War

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell discusses the root cause of violence that was never explored in Guatemala and the problems this created for trust in Ramiro de León Carpio’s presidency. 6 $0.60 Add
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Scorched Earth

Scorched Earth

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter begins with Pope John Paul II’s visit to Guatemala in 1983 and a discussion of the supposed peace now in the country. 9 $0.90 Add
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Searching for Peace

Searching for Peace

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses Ramiro de León Carpio being elected as president in 1993, the fall of his popularity and detailing his first year in office. 4 $0.40 Add
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Epilogue

Epilogue

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In the epilogue, Lovell summarize the recent history of Guatemala and the themes of the book. 5 $0.50 Add
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The ANPP and the Municipality: Functioning Between Elections

The ANPP and the Municipality: Functioning Between Elections

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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Arbenz and the Fruit Company

Arbenz and the Fruit Company

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter deals with the importance of the Arbenz period through the presidency of Jacobo Arbenz Guzmán and the agrarian issues that arose. 6 $0.60 Add
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The Colonial Experience

The Colonial Experience

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter details the colonial experience in Guatemala and ethnic division. 13 $1.30 Add
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Pérez Molina (2012-2015) and the End of the Line

Pérez Molina (2012-2015) and the End of the Line

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the presidency of Perez Molina, which became synonymous with corruption and scandals. 7 $0.70 Add
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The Daily News

The Daily News

From: A Beauty that Hurts

In this chapter, Lovell discusses his visit to Guatemala in 1990 and gives social, political, and economic context to the state of the country at that time. 10 $1.00 Add
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The Delivery Man

The Delivery Man

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter details the lack of news about Guatemala through Canadian news sources. 1 $0.10 Add
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The Fiction of Democracy

The Fiction of Democracy

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses the complexity of democracy within Guatemala and details issues of mass poverty and human rights violations. 3 $0.30 Add
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The Future of Democratization: Facing the Facts

The Future of Democratization: Facing the Facts

From: Cuba and Its Neighbours

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The Archive that Never Was

The Archive that Never Was

From: A Beauty that Hurts

This chapter discusses The National Police Historical Archive (AHPN) and the fight to hold them accountable for their actions. 9 $0.90 Add