The Houses are Full of Smoke.Guatemala?

Question

I watched this film twice and Im so lost.The film is very old and my teacher had a horrible copy. Can you help with these questions that I have left to answer. What is a guerilla group and what did they want? What was thr role of the Catholic Church in the civil war in El Salvador? What was the offical position of the gov.s of El. Sav.,Honduras and Nicaragua in the civil conflicts of 70-80s? Thanks a million

Answer 1

Guerrillas were people organized to fight the government and army of Guatemala. They had a social/Marxist philosophy.

They wanted more social, economic, educational, and medical equality. They also wanted a more pluralistic political system and less power for the ruling class and army. Idealistically, they wanted to be in power.

The catholic church, in the later part of the conflict, was more sympathetic to the guerrillas and the people. More outspoken against the government.

The governments of El Salvador and Honduras were more on the side of the Guatemalan government, while the government of Nicaragua, Sandinistas, were on the side of the guerrillas.

There is more to all of this but this will answer your questions for now.

Answer 2

This just is impossible to be explained here!!! Read de CIA archives oppened not long ago. You´ll find part of your questions there.