It has been more than two decades since the civil wars in El Salvador and Guatemala came to a close. Yet in both countries, the goal of transitional justice is far from realized. In this week’s podcast interview, Anna-Catherine Brigida talks with Robbie Corey-Boulet about why the issue is so contentious.

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