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SUMMARY:Webinar: Maya Ixil Genocide Trial in Guatemala
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, October 19 for a Webinar to learn about the Ongoing Maya Ixil Case in Guatemala \nCRLN Community\, \nFollowing the delegation to Guatemala in July\, we held an in-person report-back event with participants to reflect on the experiences and insights gained. We are glad to continue this important conversation with an upcoming webinar that invites us all to learn more and listen to the survivors who continue to fight for justice as the trial continues today. \nWe sincerely thank you for your solidarity\, your continued collaboration and dedication to the work in defense of Human Rights in Latin América and Guatemala. \nWe invite you to attend this informative webinar focused on the Maya Ixil Genocide Trial for the Lucas García period (1978-1982). This case\, supported by survivors of the Association for Justice and Reconciliation (AJR)\, sheds light on the systematic violence inflicted upon the Maya Ixil population during Guatemala’s military dictatorship. \n🗓 Date: Saturday\, October 19 \n⏰ Time: 3 PM Guatemala / 4 PM Chicago \n📍 REGISTER HERE \nThis webinar will features special guest speakers\, including survivor human rights defenders from the AJR\, Evelyn Zepeda and Josue Sicán\, organizers from Guatemala born in Chicago who participated on the July delegation. This event is a collaboration with our friends at NISGUA and Colectiva Ceiba. Jhonathan Gómez from CRLN will moderate the event. \nThis is a critical opportunity to learn about Guatemala’s ongoing fight for justice and historical memory\, especially concerning the war crimes against Indigenous communities. The trial represents a significant step in addressing the atrocities that have shaped the country’s history. \nAbout the Maya Ixil Genocide Case\nThe Maya Ixil genocide case during the Lucas García period focuses on the systematic violence perpetrated by Guatemala’s army under the regime of General Romeo Lucas García (1978-1982). Military forces targeted the Maya Ixil population through massacres\, torture\, sexual violence\, forced displacement\, and scorched earth tactics as part of a broader state campaign against Indigenous communities. This case seeks justice for these war crimes\, internationally recognized as acts of genocide\, and represents an important step in the efforts for justice and historical memory in Guatemala. \nDelegation Context\nThe primary goal of our recent delegation was to provide in-person accompaniment to the Maya Ixil community\, whose witnesses and survivors of genocide testified during the hearings of this historic trial. The trial\, marked a pivotal moment in the struggle for justice and accountability. As International Human Rights Accompaniers\, the delegation documented their experiences and engaged with human rights defenders\, community leaders\, and organizations throughout Guatemala. \nJoin us in this important dialogue as we work together for justice and memory.
URL:https://crln.org/event/webinar-maya-ixil-genocide-trial-in-guatemala/
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Justice: Thelma Cabrera and Neftalí López in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Friends of CRLN\, \nOur solidarity work with the people of Guatemala has evolved over the decades\, but one thing remains constant: our belief that Indigenous communities are at the forefront of social change\, justice\, and liberation. This truth holds across the Americas. \nWe are honored to partner with Colectiva Ceiba\, Alma de Izote\, Mijente and Comité de Desarrollo Campesino (CODECA) to welcome renowned human rights defenders Thelma Cabrera and Neftalí López to Chicago. We hope to see you at one or both events. \n🗓 Date: Tuesday\, October 22 \n⏰ Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM \n📍 Location: 8th Street Casa De Cultura\n(2057 W 18th St. Chicago\, IL 60608) \nFree to everyone. Masks required.  \nMany of you may remember Thelma Cabrera from her 2019 presidential run. Although she placed fourth\, her candidacy inspired rural and Indigenous communities\, solidifying her position as a significant political figure in Guatemala. \nA renowned Indigenous leader and human rights defender from Guatemala\, Thelma is recognized for her tireless work with CODECA\, which advocates for land rights\, social justice\, and the defense of Indigenous and rural communities. A member of the Maya Mam people\, Cabrera has emerged as a powerful voice in the fight against corruption\, exploitation\, and systemic exclusion. In 2019\, she ran as a presidential candidate with the Movimiento para la Liberaciónde los Pueblos (Movement for the Liberation of the People\, MLP)\, following in the footsteps of Rigoberta Menchú. Her leadership has made her one of Guatemala’s most prominent voices in the fight for Indigenous self-determination and against the deep-rooted inequalities in the country. \nHer presidential candidacy galvanized support from rural areas and indigenous groups\, positioning her as a key political figure. Her platform advocated for structural changes\, including the convening of a Constitutional Assembly to transform Guatemala into a plurinational state that recognizes Indigenous rights and autonomy. Despite her exclusion from the 2023 election\, by the manipulation of the system by corrupt structures\, Cabrera’s impact remains significant\, continuing to push for systemic change through grassroots mobilization. \nNeftalí López is a prominent leader within CODECA\, scholar and political consultant\, expert on Indigenous Maya customary law and on contexts of juridical pluralism. He was Thelma Cabrera’s running mate in the 2019 presidential election. López is known for his long-standing work in defending the rights of farmworkers and Indigenous peoples\, particularly in the areas of land reform and the nationalization of key public services such as energy. His work with CODECA has made him a central figure in mobilizing rural communities against neoliberal policies and corruption that have long marginalized Guatemala’s most vulnerable populations. \nDuring the 2019 campaign\, López emphasized the MLP’s goal of convening a Constitutional Assembly to create a plurinational state\, ensuring representation and rights for Guatemala’s Indigenous communities. Under his leadership\, CODECA has grown into a powerful social and political movement\, despite the dangers its members face—38 activists have been killed since the organization’s inception. López remains a dedicated advocate for justice\, working to transform Guatemala’s political landscape and build a more equitable society for all. \n  \nIn permanent resistance and solidarity\,  \nJhonathan  
URL:https://crln.org/event/indigenous-justice-thelma-cabrera-and-neftali-lopez-in-chicago/
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SUMMARY:Indigenous Justice: Thelma Cabrera and Neftalí López in Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Friends of CRLN\, \nOur solidarity work with the people of Guatemala has evolved over the decades\, but one thing remains constant: our belief that Indigenous communities are at the forefront of social change\, justice\, and liberation. This truth holds across the Americas. \nWe are honored to partner with Colectiva Ceiba\, Alma de Izote\, Mijente and Comité de Desarrollo Campesino (CODECA) to welcome renowned human rights defenders Thelma Cabrera and Neftalí López to Chicago. We hope to see you at one or both events. \n🗓 Date: Thursday\, October 24 \n⏰ Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM \n📍 Location: Latin Patio Restaurant\n(3115 N Central Ave. Chicago\, IL 60634) \nFree to everyone. Masks required. \nMany of you may remember Thelma Cabrera from her 2019 presidential run. Although she placed fourth\, her candidacy inspired rural and Indigenous communities\, solidifying her position as a significant political figure in Guatemala. \nA renowned Indigenous leader and human rights defender from Guatemala\, Thelma is recognized for her tireless work with CODECA\, which advocates for land rights\, social justice\, and the defense of Indigenous and rural communities. A member of the Maya Mam people\, Cabrera has emerged as a powerful voice in the fight against corruption\, exploitation\, and systemic exclusion. In 2019\, she ran as a presidential candidate with the Movimiento para la Liberaciónde los Pueblos (Movement for the Liberation of the People\, MLP)\, following in the footsteps of Rigoberta Menchú. Her leadership has made her one of Guatemala’s most prominent voices in the fight for Indigenous self-determination and against the deep-rooted inequalities in the country. \nHer presidential candidacy galvanized support from rural areas and indigenous groups\, positioning her as a key political figure. Her platform advocated for structural changes\, including the convening of a Constitutional Assembly to transform Guatemala into a plurinational state that recognizes Indigenous rights and autonomy. Despite her exclusion from the 2023 election\, by the manipulation of the system by corrupt structures\, Cabrera’s impact remains significant\, continuing to push for systemic change through grassroots mobilization. \nNeftalí López is a prominent leader within CODECA\, scholar and political consultant\, expert on Indigenous Maya customary law and on contexts of juridical pluralism. He was Thelma Cabrera’s running mate in the 2019 presidential election. López is known for his long-standing work in defending the rights of farmworkers and Indigenous peoples\, particularly in the areas of land reform and the nationalization of key public services such as energy. His work with CODECA has made him a central figure in mobilizing rural communities against neoliberal policies and corruption that have long marginalized Guatemala’s most vulnerable populations. \nDuring the 2019 campaign\, López emphasized the MLP’s goal of convening a Constitutional Assembly to create a plurinational state\, ensuring representation and rights for Guatemala’s Indigenous communities. Under his leadership\, CODECA has grown into a powerful social and political movement\, despite the dangers its members face—38 activists have been killed since the organization’s inception. López remains a dedicated advocate for justice\, working to transform Guatemala’s political landscape and build a more equitable society for all. \n  \nIn permanent resistance and solidarity\,  \nJhonathan  
URL:https://crln.org/event/indigenous-justice-thelma-cabrera-and-neftali-lopez-in-chicago-2/
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