Belize: The Right To Remain - Maya Leaders Alliance To Voice Concerns Over GOB Appeal

Belize: The Right To Remain - Maya Leaders Alliance To Voice Concerns Over GOB Appeal   For years, the basic human rights of the Maya of Belize have been under attack from the Government of Belize, specifically the government’s neglect to respect indigenous land rights. On June 28th, 2010 the Supreme court of Belize ruled for the second time in favor of Maya land rights, again affirming constitutional protection for ancestral land rights for 38 villages in Southern Belize.   This was a...

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