Guatemala's outspoken bishop

Published: April 26, 2023, 9 a.m.

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On 26 April 1998 leading human rights campaigner, Bishop Juan Gerardi, was attacked and killed in his home, just two days after presenting the conclusions of a major investigation into abuses committed during Guatemala\\u2019s civil war.

Bishop Gerardi\\u2019s report blamed the country\\u2019s military and paramilitary forces for the deaths of most of the 50,000 civilians killed during the conflict.

Ronalth Ochaeta, who worked alongside Bishop Gerardi, tells Mike Lanchin about the murdered bishop\\u2019s life-long quest for justice.

A CTVC production for BBC World Service.

(Photo: Bishop Juan Gerardi. Credit: ODHAG)

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