Sandra Cuffe

Sandra Cuffe is a freelance journalist reporting on human rights, politics, social movements and migration in Central America. Follow her on twitter at @Sandra_Cuffe.

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Politics & Elections

Indigenous Leaders in Guatemala Are Camping Out to Prevent Post-Election Coup

Leaders from Indigenous governance structures have energized a movement to ensure the presidential transition happens.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

January 13, 2024

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Politics & Elections

Guatemalan Protests Shut Down Country’s Highways to Defend Democracy

Guatemalans have set up more than 120 protest blockades around the country as a post-electoral crisis deepens.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

October 11, 2023

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Politics & Elections

Facing Electoral Defeat, Guatemala’s Ruling Elites Undermine Nation’s Democracy

Efforts to undermine the president-elect are taking a toll on his party and on Guatemalans standing up for democracy.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

September 2, 2023

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Immigration

Biden Has Outpaced Trump’s Use of Title 42 to Expel Asylum Seekers

President Joe Biden has used Title 42 to expel migrants over a remote border crossing between Guatemala and Mexico.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

October 18, 2021

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Immigration

US Is Using Pandemic as an Excuse to Send Asylum Seekers Back Into Harm’s Way

The U.S. is using the pandemic as a pretext to further shut down asylum, while spreading the virus through deportations.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

May 19, 2020

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Immigration

Hondurans Protest US-Backed Government as Thousands Flee

The US is backing the Honduran president against the people's wishes and despite his family's links to drug trafficking.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

January 31, 2019

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Human Rights

Anti-Terrorism Laws Increasingly Used to Target Indigenous Activists

Terrorism laws are regularly invoked to criminalize Indigenous opposition to extractive projects on their land.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

October 12, 2018

Politics & Elections

Indigenous Authorities Unite Against Corruption Debacle in Guatemala

An important anti-corruption commission is under threat from the central government.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

September 7, 2018

Human Rights

Honduran Prosecutors Withhold Evidence in Berta Cáceres Murder Case

Cáceres's family is questioning why suspects' electronic devices were never subjected to analysis.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

August 21, 2018

Prisons & Policing

US-Trained Special Forces Joined Police Crackdown on Dam Protesters in Honduras

The US must stop its indirect support of state violence.

By: Sandra Cuffe ,; Truthout

May 17, 2018

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