Guatemala: Gerardi Trial Update

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source - Aura Aparicio [aura@globalexchange.org]

Monday, May 28, 2001 11:31 PM

Dear friends of Guatemala,

I would first of all like to extend my gratitude for your response to the
urgent call for observers at the Gerardi trial in Guatemala.  I apologize
for not having contacted you earlier but because of the nature and
uncertainty of this case, we had no set timeframe in order to have
individuals make their way to Guatemala.  As of today, we have been informed
that the judges will be reviewing new evidence in the next few days and that
the trial will reconvene to hear closing remarks on Friday, June 1st.  They
expect to hear closing remarks on Monday, June 4th and  sentencing will most
likely occur on Tuesday June 5th.  This is the timeframe that we are working
with.

If there are any of you that would still be able to travel to Guatemala on
such short notice, you can make your flight reservations with:

Scott Nordwall
Travel Fore Seasons
1-800-328-1332

Please be aware that you will be funding your airfare and your stay while in
Guatemala.  However, Global Exchange can assist in making reservations at a
hotel/posada in Guatemala City and provide you with the information on where
the trial is being held and an on-ground contact.  Unfortunately there was
little or no time to raise funds for a formally planned delegation.
However, your moral support and solidarity has been transmitted to the team
of lawyers in the case, especially Mynor Melgar.

I would also like to keep in touch with you for any other Guatemala related
calls for-action or news on the situation in Guatemala as well as for any
future organized delegations with Global Exchange.

Thank you once again for your support.

In solidarity,
Aura Aparicio
Global Exchange
415-255-7296, x252
aura@globalexchange.org

p.s.  I may be attending the trial this Friday in Guatemala if I can raise
funds for my airfare --- if I am away from the office and you  would like more 
information, please contact Moira at 415-255-7296, x226 or moira@globalexchange.org
 
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