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LGBTQ Plus Migrant Lives

Unsafe At Home, Central America’s LGBTQ Must Flee For Their Lives

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Many South American LGBTQ+ migrants seek refuge from violence in Guatemala. Sandra Sebastián

Guatemala has become a transit country for migrants seeking to reach the United States, but it is also a hub for those seeking refuge. Hundreds of migrants remain trapped waiting to be considered as refugees. The chances of receiving a positive response are slim, especially for the LGBTQ community.

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Sin Of Disinformation, The Guatemalan Pastors Who Condemn COVID Vaccines

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A masked woman walks in the streets of Antigua, Guatemala. David Salamenca

Vaccination rates in Guatemala are among the lowest in the Americas, and misinformation plays a key role. From their pulpits, some religious leaders spread messages against the use of masks and the efficacy of vaccines.

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