I. Introduction
II. Evolution of the human rights situation since the signing of the peace agreements
A. Guatemala at the signing of the peace agreements
B. Overall assessment of human rights in Guatemala seven years after the signing of the peace agreements
III. Challenges for the modernization and reform of key State institutions
A. National Civil Police
B. Reform of the justice sector
C. Office of the Public Prosecutor
D. Impunity
IV. Final observations
