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...Peralta, and fellow student Chico Perancen, said they made the trip to America partly because heightened tensions have made the country unsafe for activist leaders...
During preparations for last spring's annual activist parade, military forces opened fire after a clash with students, Peralta said. One activist was killed and several others were injured...
...government's big fear is that events may take place fueled by the awarding of the Nobel prize which the government won't be able to hold back," Peralta said...
According to Peralta, activists expect new waves of violence this fall because they feel the publicity generated by the prize has made the Guatemalan government feel more vulnerable...
...Peralta and Perancen hope their visit to the United States will make American students aware of the violence against fellow scholars...