Samantha Matute-Tucker “Your honor, it is my instruction that the current structure of the commission is actually under review with a view to possibly expand the responsibilities and persons who make up that commission. We have not finalized that review at this point, your honors.”
What the M.L.A. may very well be faced with is having to return to the drawing board insofar as any progress that has been made when it comes to defining their lands. With a new government, a new minister and a new commissioner in place, perhaps the end is near.
Cristina Coc “The Maya would like to see that one day when we finally have our lands demarcated, our titles in our hands, that we have a very rich and productive land that can still maintain our livelihoods and wellbeing. We understand that it will take some time to reach this goal and in the meantime, however, our lands must be protected from any acts that might seek to erode and destroy the richness and integrity of our lands and resources.”