March 3, 2000

Press Conference

The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) and the Government of Guatemala are hosting a joint press conference to report on a number of developments, including the acknowledgement by the Guatemalan State of international responsability relating to human rights violation cases now before the Commission and the governments commitment to compensate the victims and have the relevant responsibilities established.

Place: Lobby
           OAS Main Building
           17th St. and Constitution Ave., NW
           Washington, DC

Date:   Monday, March 6, 2000

Time:  10:00 am