Guatemala: Guatemala Court’s Landmark Ruling Best Kept Secret

Guatemala: Guatemala Court’s Landmark Ruling Best Kept Secret   The highest court in Guatemala made a precedent setting decision nearly six months ago that should have launched a wave of change nationwide for its indigenous communities. Instead, the Guatemalan government has not implemented this court order in a proper and timely fashion. The case is about recognizing collective property and land rights for Agua Caliente, a Maya Q’eqchi’ indigenous community of 385 people in El Estor, in the...

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