For which crimes was Ríos Montt sentenced in 2013?
Robbery
Fraud
Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
Espionage
Answer
Efraín Ríos Montt was sentenced to 80 years in prison in 2013 for his role in the Guatemalan Civil War. He was found guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity for his actions as the country's military dictator from 1982 to 1983. During his time in office, Ríos Montt oversaw a brutal campaign against the country's indigenous Mayan population, resulting in the deaths of an estimated 200,000 people.
Efraín Ríos Montt: Unraveling the Legacy of Guatemala's 26th President
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