On Sept. 12, the Project on Justice in Times of Transition was pleased to host a talk at the Boston Bar Associa
tion by Jose Maria Argueta, a member of PJTT’s International Advisory Board and current head of Strategic Intelligence in the Republic of Guatemala. Mr. Argueta offered insight into why Guatemala is plagued by such pervasive violence and poverty – namely, the power in the national decision-making process is not shared equally by all citizens. Instead, as with many partially formed democracies, economic elites exhibit undue influence over the mechanisms of national governance and opportunities for economic development. Mr. Argueta offered ideas about how the government can
help reclaim the state for its citizens.
Click on the play button below to listen to Mr. Argueta full talk: