During Ríos Montt's rule, what infamous event was taking place?
The Guatemalan Civil War
World War II
The Spanish Civil War
The Cuban Revolution
Answer
The Guatemalan Civil War was a conflict that took place in Guatemala between 1960 and 1996. The war was fought between the Guatemalan government and a number of leftist rebel groups. During Ríos Montt's rule, the war was at its peak. Ríos Montt was a military dictator who was known for his brutality. He is accused of overseeing the deaths of thousands of Guatemalan civilians.
Efraín Ríos Montt: Unraveling the Legacy of Guatemala's 26th President
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