Centro Cívico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America

The Guatemalan Peace Accords

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018

1. The Guatemalan Peace Accords Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Los acuerdos de Paz se suscribieron en un instante, pero su contenido encierra una visión de lo que nos pasó, de lo que somos y de lo que queremos lograr.

Guatemaltecos,
la Paz firmada en 1996 es nuestra.
¡Cuidémosla!

Álvaro Arzú
Guatemala, diciembre 2016

English translation:
The Peace Accords were signed in an instant, but their content contains a vision of what happened to us, what we are and what we want to achieve.

Guatemalans, the peace signed in 1996 is ours,
Let’s continue it!

Álvaro Arzú
Guatemala, December 2016

Erected 2016.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Civil Rights • Wars, Non-US. A significant historical month for this entry is December 2016.

Location. 14° 37.627′ N, 90° 30.914′ W. Memorial is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Centro Cívico. It is on Calle del Castillo just north of 22 Calle, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala 01001, Guatemala. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in North America,

specifically in Central America,

in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 50th Anniversary of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Mario Méndez Montenegro (about 120 meters away); Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality (about 120 meters away); Juan José Arévalo Bermejo (about 120 meters away); Mobile Military Police (about 150 meters away); Bicentennial of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (about 180 meters away); Crédito Hipotecario Nacional (about 180 meters away); The Quetzal as Guatemala's Currency (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Municipal Headquarters of Guatemala City (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding The Guatemalan Peace Accords. The marker commemorates the 20th anniversary of the Guatemalan Peace Accords signed in 1996. Álvaro Arzú, the long-time mayor of Guatemala City, was the President of Guatemala during the signing of the accords.

The Guatemalan Peace Accords sculpture artist's mark image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018

2. The Guatemalan Peace Accords sculpture artist's mark

Ángel de la Paz
José Toledo
Guatemala, 2016
www.pepotoledo.com

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 20, 2018

3. The Guatemalan Peace Accords Marker

The marker is attached to the top of the base of the artwork and is not visible in this view.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 347 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 19, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.