Elena Ruiz

Elena Ruiz is the director of Ciprodeni, an organization focused on child rights and protection in Guatemala. She has been vocal about the dangers posed by the Lev Tahor sect, highlighting the patterns of violence and control that the group imposes on its members. Ruiz has warned that the practices of Lev Tahor contradict national laws, particularly regarding early unions and forced marriages, and she advocates for the rights and well-being of children affected by such groups.