3. Jordan Rodas, the Human Rights Ombudsperson, came to check on Virginia Laparra’s well-being. (Photo by Human Rights Ombudsman, Guatemala)

An update from Leslie Vogel, mission co-worker serving in Guatemala and Mexico

Spring 2022

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A demonstration outside the Palace of Justice in Guatemala City, where the arraignments and hearings for five women who say they’ve been unjustly imprisoned have taken place. The sign says, “Criminalization has the face of a woman and of courage too!” From left to right, the six women are Erika Aifán (a judge from one of the High Risk Courts who recently took asylum in the U.S. to protect her safety and life), Siomara Sosa, Leily Santizo, Aliss Noemí Morán, Virginia Laparra and Paola Escobar. (Photo by Mayra Rodríguez)

The women shared this brief note with their Presbyterian siblings. (Photo by Leslie Vogel)

Jordan Rodas, the Human Rights Ombudsperson, came to check on Virginia Laparra’s well-being. (Photo by Human Rights Ombudsman, Guatemala)

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