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Guatemala: The War on Drug Violence, Youth Taking Back Control

In Guatemala, the drug war rages on as deadly cartels from neighbouring Mexico set their sights on parts of the country. But many of Guatemala's youth are fighting back, not through violence, but by making their voices heard. Can it make a difference? 21st Century - Show 61 - Guatemala: The War on Drug Violence, Youth Taking Back Control Script (pdf): http://www.un.org/webcast/pdfs/21century61-guatemala.pdf

Date:23 December 2011

Programme number:61

Duration:00:11:54

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