Faced with forced conscription by organized crime, familes have been forced to flee their homes in Chenalhó.
37 Tsotsil families from Chenalhó leave their homes due to threats from criminal group READ MORE »
December 21 and 22 will mark the 30th anniversary of the founding of the civil organization Las Abejas and 25 years since the massacre in Acteal. For this reason it is worthwhile to remember a bit about both events, and to highlight the tireless and peaceful struggle they have led for the vindication and respect of indigenous rights.
Three Decades of Las Abejas; 25 Years After the Massacre in Acteal READ MORE »
In the Altos of Chiapas, a crisis continues to unfold – an ongoing saga of a dispute between the municipalities of Aldama and Chenalhó. The deepening of paramilitary influence and power in the region, and particularly, in Santa Marta, Chenalhó, has ravaged the communities of Aldama continuously for over 3 years, aggressions which have left thousands displaced, and several dead or wounded. In the past week, these forces have now turned on families on their home turf of Chenalhó, burning homes and killing several. As the families flee the violence, the conditions of vulnerability remind many of the conditions that
Chenalhó, Chiapas, the Struggle for Land by Way of Weapons READ MORE »
From Frayba we have pointed out the responsibility of the Mexican State in the negligence and continued impunity with respect to the actions of armed groups in the region of the Highlands of Chiapas that threaten, murder and displace the inhabitants, which constitutes a continuous and manifold violation of human rights…
The Inaction of the Mexican State Deepens the Violence in the Highlands of Chiapas READ MORE »
The Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Human Rights Center indicated that the visit, from July 11 to 15, will take place “in the midst of a proliferation of armed groups and the negligence of the Mexican government regarding compliance with the precautionary measures,” which were granted due to the fact that, because of land conflicts, indigenous peoples have been attacked and displaced.
The IACHR will Visit Chiapas to Evaluate Precautionary Measures in Favor of Tsotsils READ MORE »
