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Are there indigenous people in Guatemala?
Yes, there are indigenous tribes in Guatemala
Why do many indigenous people in Guatemala live in the mountains?
They want to get high
Who was oppressed in the Guatemala genocide?
The Mayan Indians (indigenous population of Guatemala).
Who were the natives of Guatemala?
The Mayans were indigenous there for a long period of time.
Which country just northwest of El salvador has 23 officially recognized indigenous languages?
Guatemala is just northwest of El Salvador and has 23 officially recognized indigenous languages
What did Rigoberta Menchu accomplish?
Rigoberta Menchu, a Guatemalan indigenous activist, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992 for her work advocating for the rights of indigenous people in Guatemala and promoting social justice. She has been a vocal advocate for the rights of indigenous communities, particularly in the areas of education, land rights, and political representation. Her autobiography, "I, Rigoberta Menchú," brought international attention to the struggles faced by indigenous people in Guatemala.
Where do guatemalan people come from?
Guatemalan people come from a country in Central America called Guatemala! Guatemala is just below Mexico in a region called Central America, the capital is Guatemala City. Guatemalan people speak Spanish, and they are Latino (mestizo), they are a mixture of indigenous Indian and European. From 1960 to 1996 there was a civil war in Guatemala and this resulted in a lot of Guatemalan people fleeing their country to find safety and a better life elsewhere. That is why there are many people from Guatemala who today live in North America.
What is the religion of Guatemala?
well the religion of Guatemala is 50-60% Catholic, 40% Protestant, and 1% follow the indigenous Mayan faith.
What are Guatemala's three main industries?
Guatemala's 3 main industries are bananas, coffee, and sugar.
Does Guatemala have health care services?
According to the World Health Organization, 20 percent of Guatemala's people lack regular access to health services. This underserved population is largely poor, rural, young and indigenous. Chronic malnutrition and inadequate health education remain major problems, especially among the rural indigenous communities.
Is one of the major challenges currently faced by the indigenous peoples of Guatemala?
extreme poverty
What is one of the major challenges currently faced by the indigenous peoples of Guatemala?
extreme poverty
