Economic and Social Development – 2004

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Economic and Social Development – 2004

2004

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There was a sharp rise in violent land evictions, exacerbating humanitarian problems for rural communities.1

In June, the Mayan Farmers’ Front organized a 48-hour strike to protest the forced eviction of landless rural workers from idle lands. As a result, President Berger announced a suspension of evictions and other concessions.2

The commitments regarding increasing tax revenue, expanding and improving public services, promoting development in rural areas especially, rejuvenating the public health system, and resolving land disputes were not fulfilled by the rescheduled deadline of 31 December 2004.

  1. “United Nations Verification Mission in Guatemala: Report of the Secretary-General,” United Nations General Assembly (A/59/746), March 18, 2005.
  2. “Guatemala,” Keesing’s Record of World Events (Volume 50), June 2004, 46052.