In the case of the Nueva Linda farm (Champerico, Retalhuleu), it is alleged that on 31 August 2004, while some officials were negotiating a peaceful evacuation with the representatives of 22 communities who occupied the land three years ago, the Civil National Police intervened violently, leaving 9 dead, over 40 injured and 13 detained, as well as the destruction of the communities &apos; crops and houses.
In the case of the Nueva Linda farm (Champerico, Retalhuleu), it is alleged that on 31 August 2004, while some officials were negotiating a peaceful evacuation with the representatives of 22 communities who occupied the land three years ago, the Civil National Police intervened violently, leaving 9 dead, over 40 injured and 13 detained, as well as the destruction of the communities &apos; crops and houses.