Information on the National Historical Change political party (Cambio Histórico Nacional—CAMHINA), on its participation in the November 1995 national and presidential elections under the leadership of José Ramón Godoy Gómez, and on the treatment of its members by the Partido de Avanzada Nacional (PAN) and/or the security forces is scarce among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate.

A NotiSur article listing the results of the November 1995 general elections mentions that CAMHINA won 0.7 per cent of the votes (5 Jan. 1996). The article also states that 4 per cent of the votes is "the minimum a party must obtain to retain its legal status after the elections" (ibid.). CAMHINA was part of a group of 14 political parties that were officially dissolved due to their electoral results (ibid.).

A Latin American Weekly Report article states that Cambio Histórico Nacional leader is José Ramtin Godoy [sic] (7 Sept. 1995).

No information could be found on the treatment of members of CAMHINA by the Partido de Avanzada Nacional (PAN) and/or the security forces among the sources consulted by the Research Directorate

This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the Research Directorate within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.

Latin American Weekly Report [London]. 7 September 1995. "Rios Montt Faces Court Proceedings; Another Candidate Is Also at Risk of Being Arrested." (NEXIS)

NotiSur-Latin American Political Affairs [Albuquerque, N.M.]. 5 January 1996. "Guatemala: Gap Between Presidential Candidates Closes Substantially as Runoff Election Nears." (NEXIS)

Central America Newspak [Austin, Tx]. 1993-1998.

Central America Report [Toronto]. 1993-1998.

Centroamerica [Minneapolis]. 1995-1998.

FBIS Daily Reports (Latin America). Daily.

Guatemala Human Rights Update [Washington]. 1994-1996.

Latin America Regional Reports: Caribbean and Central America Report [London]. 1993-1998.

Latin America Weekly Report [London]. 1993-1998

On-line search for news articles.

One oral source could not be reached for this Response to Information Request.