"#EvictionInAltaVerapaz The eviction is confirmed in the community of Chinacanguinic, Cobán, Alta Verapaz, where 40 Maya Q'eqchi' families have lived for more than 30 years. According to community members, approximately 4,000 National Civil Police (PNC) officers arrived in the community this morning (May 26th), accompanied by the Public Ministry (MP) and civilians. They carried out the eviction without notifying the families. Several homes were reportedly destroyed and burned. They [the community] denounced the abuse of authority by the PNC and the MP. Several families took refuge in the mountains; some are no longer together and do not know if they were detained. Children are crying for their parents. Women and the elderly are worried about their family members and are asking for support from national and international human rights organizations. History of the Chinacanguinic community. Testimony from family members of the community said that during the internal war, they were dispossessed of their lands, and today the story is repeating itself. They reported that a landowner is claiming the land, but the families have been working the land for more than 30 years. To reach the community, they must cross a river, and many children have to walk an hour to study. They have no roads, electricity, or health centers. The MP continues to violate human rights and repress the Maya Q'eqchi' people, in the service of organized crime. Text: Aj Ral Ch'och' " Unofficial translation International Mayan League/USA Carlos Ernesto Choc (fb)

🔴Today, May 23, 2025 marks the 7th anniversary of the murder of our little sister, Claudia Patricia Gómez González of the Maya Mam Nation. Justice for her murder by a CBP agent! ⚫️“We are tired. There comes a point when I just don’t know what to say anymore. As more time goes by, it is more difficult for us, we miss her so much. But what I ask is that there is justice for her. This is what I have always asked, JUSTICE. We want answers.” - Don Gilberto, Claudia’s father ⚪️Inhumane border policies are a death sentence for ALL refugees, asylum seekers and migrants. As the Trump Administration plans to send hundreds of Border Agents to the interior U.S., we call attention to what will only bring further violence, harm and militarization to our communities - simply because of the color of our skin and the languages we speak. 🟤But we cannot forget, we are stronger together in community and our struggles for justice, life, and liberation are interconnected! ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏻 🟡“Our Elders tell us, as long as there is a grain of corn, our existence is assured.” - Maya Mam Elder Share, follow, support! @mayanleague (fb)