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Guatemala is a country in Central America. It is mentioned in connection with political instability, military coups, and U.S. involvement in the region.1
General Ríos Montt became president of Guatemala in an army coup in March 1982. He was supported by the Ronald Reagan administration and aided by Full Gospel businessman John Carrette. Montt's military regime (1982–1983) was involved in severe atrocities during Guatemala's 36-year civil war. Despite this, the Ronald Reagan administration continued its support, with Ronald Reagan praising Montt's integrity and commitment. In January 1983, Reagan agreed to sell Guatemala millions of dollars worth of helicopter spare parts without Congressional approval.1
Montt's extreme Christian fundamentalism eventually led to his ousting in another coup in August 1983 by General Oscar Mejia Victores. However, Ronald Reagan later pressured Congress to approve $300,000 in military training for the Guatemalan army.1
Jimmy Hughes' mother was a Christian missionary in Guatemala. Hughes also moved to Guatemala after leaving Los Angeles and before joining FGBMFI in Honduras.1
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Seymour, Cheri. The Last Circle: Danny Casolaro’s Investigation into the Octopus and the PROMIS Software Scandal. First Edition. TrineDay, 2010. ↩︎