Morales and the current administration of Alejandro Giammattei. Their candidacy was rejected by the Guatemalan electoral court. Human rights organisations and international observers criticised the Electoral Tribunal's decision as a political vendetta by President Giammattei. Political scientist and Latin American election expert Daniel Zovatto criticised it as an 'electoral coup'. Goals and Views During her presidential bid, Cabrera aimed to defend the individual and collective rights of indigenous and marginalized groups in Guatemala by enacting constitutional reform. Through her platform, Cabrera has promised to give a voice to the silent majority of Guatemala (indigenous population) and proposed reforms to reflect the heart of Guatemalan society. Some of her priorities include fair representation for indigenous and Afro-Guatemalan peoples, an efficient healthcare system and respect for labor rights. Referring to herself as a "protector of Mother Earth", Cabrera also wants to ensure Guatemala fosters a healthy and thriving environment with a coexisting economy that does not interfere with nature and Guatemalan ecosystems. This concept is consistent with the beliefs of many indigenous Mayans and other groups in Guatemala. Her social and economic goals for Guatemala follow the “Buen Vivir” or “Good Life” model adopted by countries like Ecuador and Bolivia. Under this model, political procedures and systems are changed to eliminate classism, favor education, respect labor rights and to ensure basic needs like access to water and electricity, are fulfilled. Cabrera believes that under this model, the customs and values that her ancestors displayed will be recovered. References 1970 births Living people 21st-century Guatemalan women politicians 21st-century Guatemalan politicians Guatemalan women activists Guatemalan Maya people Guatemalan indigenous rights activists Women human rights activists People from Retalhuleu Department Movement for the Liberation of Peoples politicians