Supreme Court Affirms Maya Customary Rights For All Maya Communities In Southern Belize

Supreme Court Affirms Maya Customary Rights For All Maya Communities In Southern Belize   The Maya people of Toledo District celebrated another legal victory on Monday as the Supreme Court confirmed its previous decision that the Maya people of Toledo hold customary collective and individual rights over the land and resources they use and occupy. The time for the government of Belize to realize this reality and respect the human rights of Maya people is long overdue.   Chief Justice Conteh...

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