Guatemala Protests to End Violence Against Indigenous Communities
In Guatemala City, thousands took to the streets Thursday denouncing years of state violence against Indigenous communities.
In Guatemala City, thousands took to the streets Thursday denouncing years of state violence against Indigenous communities.
Thelma Cabrera - as an indigenous woman, peasant and human rights defender - is a key leader in Guatemala's social mobilizations and now is seeking to become...
The first round of Guatemalan presidential elections were held on June 16. After counting 97% of the votes, the Supreme Electoral Court...
Thelma Cabrera may not have won her bid to become Guatemala's next president, but she did shake up the country's political scene.
The Indigenous activist explains why the country's 'democratic spring' is an illusion and why, despite violence and corruption,...
Thelma Cabrera, an indigenous farmworker, wants to be Guatemala's next president. The country's Electoral Tribunal, however, is not allowing her to register as...
An indigenous campesino woman who pledges to root out racism is hoping to cause a historic upset in Guatemala's elections on Sunday.
The representatives of the MLP proclaimed Thelma Cabrera and Jordán Rodas Andrade as their presidential and vice-presidential candidates.
It's unclear whether Cabrera and the MLP can evolve into an enduring national force – the party is still in its infancy, and won just one seat of 160 in...
Guatemala's presidential election this year is taking place against a backdrop of worsening repression against journalists, human rights...
Indigenous K'iche' leader and human rights activist; presidential candidate and founder/leader in movements advocating indigenous rights, transparency, and stronger democratic institutions.