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Struggles for Land Rights in Guatemala: The Legacy of Mayan Resistance

In Guatemala, the struggle for land rights is marked by historical injustices faced by the Maya, who have been displaced from their ancestral lands by wealthy ladino landowners. This chapter explores the political movements advocating for land reform, the effects of civil war lasting over three decades, and the ongoing fight for campesino rights. With increasing activism, Mayan communities have begun to reclaim their voice and rights within the government. Learn about the cultural and socio-political dynamics that shape this critical issue in modern Guatemala.

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Struggles for Land Rights in Guatemala: The Legacy of Mayan Resistance

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  1. Matching Key Terms Review

  2. a person who settles on someone else’s land without permission a laborer who travels from one area to another, picking crops that are in season a public square at the center of a village, a town, or a city migrant worker plaza squatter

  3. ~Chapter 4~Mexico & Central America

  4. ~Section 2~Guatemala : Descendants of an Ancient People

  5. Key Terms • ladino (luh dee noh) n. a mestizo, or person of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry in Guatemala • land reform (land ree fawrm) n. the effort to distribute land more equally and fairly • political movement (puh lit ih kul moov munt) n. a large group of people who work together for political change • strike (stryk) n. a refusal to work until certain demands of workers are met

  6. Guatemala

  7. The Struggle For Land

  8. Most land in Guatemala belongs to a few rich families. • These rich landowners are known as ladinos. The People & The Land

  9. Land Distribution • The wealthy landowners are against reform. • Clashes between people for and against reform have led to violence and civil war.

  10. The Mayas Lose Their Land

  11. A 500-Year Struggle • Mayas have not filed papers with the government to show that they own their land because they cannot read or write.

  12. Civil War • Beginning around 1960, a civil war raged in Guatemala for more than 30 years due to land reform.

  13. Working For A Better Life

  14. Defending Campesino Rights • Movements have been taking place to fight poverty and bring human rights to the Mayas. • They teach people the history of their land and how to read. • They help organize meetings, protests, and strikes. • Most importantly, these political movements defend the land rights of Native Americans. • As a result of these efforts, Mayas have gained more of a voice in the government than they used to have.

  15. Changes Come to Guatemala • Bills were passed in 1996 to rebuild Mayan villages, however, not all of these agreements have been carried out. • Government violations of human rights increased in 2000, setting off new protests.

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