A former Guatemalan soldier has pleaded guilty to concealing his role in a 1982 massacre when he applied for US citizenship. On Wednesday, Gilberto Jordan admitted in a Florida courtroom to lying about his involvement in the killings of more than 250 villagers in the mountain hamlet of Dos Erres by US-backed forces. As part of his plea, Jordan acknowledged killing a number of villagers, including a baby he threw down a well. He faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison. Advocates for Dos Erres massacre victims say they’ll push ahead for Jordan’s extradition to Guatemala to stand trial.
Ex-Guatemalan Soldier Pleads Guilty to Concealing Role in 1982 Dos Erres Massacre
HeadlineJul 08, 2010