Elena Cruz
Elena Cruz is the general cacique of the Ngäbe Buglé comarca in Panama, known for her leadership in advocating for the rights and needs of her community. Recently, she was called upon by the Defensor del Pueblo, Eduardo Leblanc, to help facilitate dialogue and governance amidst ongoing protests in Bocas del Toro, which are severely impacting local employment and access to essential services.
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Elena Cruz is the cacica who was contacted by the defender of the people but did not respond.
Policía rechaza señalamiento de Aldeas SOS por muerte de menor; Defensoría pide investigación
Panama· 2025-06-28
Elena Cruz is the cacica of the sector that Leblanc attempted to contact.
Leblanc: sin pruebas de muerte denunciada por Aldeas SOS ni acceso a menores aprehendidos en Bocas del ToroPanama· 2025-06-27The letter was signed by the cacica Elena Cruz.
Indígenas piden a León XIV, mediante carta, cese de la ‘violencia’ en protestas en PanamáPanama· 2025-05-25
Elena Cruz was called upon to apply governance and allow access for medical supplies.
Diálogo en Bocas del Toro se interrumpe; Gobierno queda a la espera de nueva señal por parte de los trabajadoresPanama· 2025-05-15
Elena Cruz was called upon to exercise her leadership and intervene in favor of governance.
Protestas en Bocas del Toro amenazan el empleo y acceso a servicios básicos, alerta la Defensoría del PuebloPanama· 2025-05-15