The U.S. stressed the importance of a strong , transparent justice system . Alberto Rios Montt was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity . At one point , one judge annulled the testimony in the trial before it got back on track . ` He was sentenced to 80 years in prison ; his co - accused was absolved . Guatemalan president said there was no trial .
The U.S. stressed the importance of a strong , transparent justice system . Alberto Rios Montt was convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity . He was sentenced to 80 years in prison ; his co - accused was absolved . Guatemalan president said there was no trial .