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Who was Efraín Ríos Montt?

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  • A Civil Rights Activist

  • An Army Officer and Politician

  • A Classical Music Composer

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Efraín Ríos Montt was an army officer and politician who was the President of Guatemala from 1982 to 1983. He was a member of the military junta that took control of the country after a coup d'état. Ríos Montt was a devout evangelical Christian and his administration was known for its harsh repression of the indigenous population.
Efraín Ríos Montt: Unraveling the Legacy of Guatemala's 26th President

Efraín Ríos Montt: Unraveling the Legacy of Guatemala's 26th President

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