Ríos Montt, Efraín

Efraín Ríos Montt was a Guatemalan military officer and politician who served as president from 1982 to 1983 during a tumultuous period marked by civil conflict. His government was accused of widespread human rights abuses, including massacres targeting indigenous communities. In 2013, Ríos Montt was tried for genocide and crimes against humanity, becoming the first Latin American former head of state to face such charges. His legacy remains controversial, intertwining efforts to combat insurgency with allegations of severe repression and violence against civilians.