Guatemalan Communist Party

The Guatemalan Communist Party (Partido Comunista de Guatemala) was founded in 1944, during a period of significant political change in Guatemala. It aimed to represent the interests of workers and peasants and sought to promote socialist policies. The party gained influence in the 1940s and 1950s, advocating for land reforms and social justice. However, it faced severe repression during the Guatemalan Civil War (1960-1996), encountering opposition from the U.S.-backed military government. While its prominence has diminished, the party remains a historical symbol of leftist movements in Guatemala and reflects broader struggles for social equity in the region.