Why do (some) Guatemalans get so upset when asked about Indians in their land?

Question

I asked a Guatemalan woman about all the indians in Guatemala and she got pissed and said they don't exist. Why??

Every article that I read about Guatemala mentions mayans, indians, indeginous, etc.

Is she lying or what? Why do they (some of them) go mad?

Answer 1

its a shame....but they are treated poorly...they are also some of the smartest and talented people you will ever meet....i know...i have met many....it is no different than hispanics or african americans put down in the united states....sometimes people put them down because they feel threatened that they might take their job one day....or given a chance succeed in life......and make the other person look bad....is pitiful but true....