The fight for self-determination of Maya communities in Belize continues. Counter to repeated rulings by the Supreme Court, mineral and logging activities continue on Maya lands. The communities are fighting for free, prior, and informed consent about extractive industries on their land. Past InHerit partner Cristina Coc heads the Maya Leaders Alliance and is helping to coordinate this fight. patrickjonesbelize/2014/05/01/maya-leaders-community-members-capital-drill-site/
Posted on: Wed, 07 May 2014 19:12:24 +0000
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