Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes Analysis
Proceeding the multiple rebellions against the government, a military regime was installed and supported by the US. Many atrocities and bloodshed occurred through this leadership as the revolution became dormant for the following few years. Gen. Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes ruled as an autocratic government and murdered thousands of Guatemalans in their rebellion battles.The long-lasting conflict involved abductions and violence, mutilations and public dumping of bodies.
Left-wing guerilla groups formed in opposition to the extreme oppression and disproportion of land and wealth distribution against the poor majority.
In 1966, civilian rule was restored in Guatemala led by Cesar Mendez, after an orderly election took place. Nevertheless, major
counterinsurgency campaigns, led by the army, emerged; thus, intensifying the civil war. Efforts were focussed on gaining control of the terrorism and violence which dominated Guatemalan society. Mendez aimed to placate the right-wing elements which existed in the military. During this time, the military-based , MANO blanca (‘white hand’) used an operation of ‘disappearance’, while eliminating the rebels, in demand for support of the army’s counterinsurgency campaign. Prior to this, the guatemalan air force selectively bombed Zacapa with the assistance of the US military.
Left-wing guerilla groups formed in opposition to the extreme oppression and disproportion of land and wealth distribution against the poor majority.
In 1966, civilian rule was restored in Guatemala led by Cesar Mendez, after an orderly election took place. Nevertheless, major
counterinsurgency campaigns, led by the army, emerged; thus, intensifying the civil war. Efforts were focussed on gaining control of the terrorism and violence which dominated Guatemalan society. Mendez aimed to placate the right-wing elements which existed in the military. During this time, the military-based , MANO blanca (‘white hand’) used an operation of ‘disappearance’, while eliminating the rebels, in demand for support of the army’s counterinsurgency campaign. Prior to this, the guatemalan air force selectively bombed Zacapa with the assistance of the US military.