When were the peace accords that ended Guatemala’s civil war signed?

The peace accords that brought an end to Guatemala’s 36-year-long civil war were signed in December 1996.12

Following a cease-fire established between the government and the URNG in March 1996, the final agreement was reached under the administration of President Alvaro Arzú Irigoyen, who had continued negotiations initiated by his predecessor. The conflict, which had resulted in the deaths of more than 200,000 citizens, was formally concluded through these accords, which also addressed significant grievances regarding human rights abuses and the rights of Indigenous peoples.12