Ethnic inequalities still are high over a decade after the peace accords have been signed. Child malnutrition among the indigenous population in Guatemala is almost 70%.Taft-Morales, Maureen (August 7, 2014). "Guatemala: Political, Security, and Socio-Economic Conditions and U.S. Relations". Congressional Research Service. www.crs.gov Poverty is still high in rural areas where most of the indigenous population resides; rural poverty is at about 42% compared to 29% nationwide.
