Even though the presidential election in Guatemala took place over a year ago, hand painted political signs showing the various parties' logos can still be found all over the roadside. In a perverse way, it is art. It also speaks to the state of Guatemalan politics and the country's history, psyche, and consciousness.
URNG: The principal leftist rebel group during the long civil war. The corn is symbolic of providing the campesinos with land and basic needs like food.
Right-wing Unionist Party.
Winning UNE party: Dove = Peace?
UCN party.
PP, aka Mano Dura (the Hard Hand): Tough on crime.
FRG: The party of Rios Montt. Yes, that Rios Montt.
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URNG: The principal leftist rebel group during the long civil war. The corn is symbolic of providing the campesinos with land and basic needs like food.
Right-wing Unionist Party.
Winning UNE party: Dove = Peace?
UCN party.
PP, aka Mano Dura (the Hard Hand): Tough on crime.
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