Where did Ryan travel in 1978 to investigate cult activity?
Brazil
Ghana
Guyana
Senegal
Answer
In 1978, Ryan traveled to Guyana to investigate cult activity. The People's Temple, a religious group led by Jim Jones, had established a commune in the Guyanese jungle. Ryan was part of a congressional delegation that was sent to investigate reports of human rights abuses at the commune.
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