The Guatemalan Civil War lasted from 1960 to 1996, involving a conflict between the Guatemalan government and various leftist rebel groups. The war was rooted in social inequality, land disputes, and political repression, leading to widespread violence and human rights abuses. The conflict resulted in the deaths of over 200,000 people, with many more displaced. A peace agreement was signed in 1996, officially ending the war, but the effects of the conflict continue to impact Guatemalan society and politics today. The war highlighted issues of poverty and inequality that still persist in the country.