What the people did in Pochuta was not a "fiesta," it was an expression of four years of corruption. We estimate that "Micho" was able to take Q4,000,000 from the public coffers. He claimed to have built a two story school and basketball court on land we (my family) donated (that was Q800,000 from the Min. of Education). Shall I post that picture--the invisible school? Many works were left half done--market, water, sewers, etc.) Over 300 false Cedulas (identification documents) were found in the garbage. The register of voters admitted to having received a Q10,000 downpayment on a promised Q80,000 to register these people (from Solola). Two bus loads of "voters" from San Lucas Toliman that had no connection with Pochuta were turned away. Yes, we claim election fraud.

In September of 1991, Pochuta was almost destroyed by an earthquake. Since that time, we have worked hard to rebuild.

Questions? Doubts?

What the people did in Pochuta was done out of frustration to the four years of corruption they had suffered.

I own a farm in Pochuta. Our family donated land to build a school, which "Micho" says was built--two stories, a basketball court, etc. The Q800,000 from the Min. of Education has disappeared and the land is vacant. The estimated theft of public funds from this mayor was four million quetzales--projects that he reported as completed.

Election fraud? 300 false ids were found after the election. Registrar of voters admitted accepting a downpayment of Q10,000 (of Q80,000) to allow that they be registered.

Pochuta was severely damaged by the earthquake of September 1991. Since that time, the people have struggled to rebuild. Poor people. Easy shot.