In the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, Mixe communities are facing forced evictions due to the construction of the Interoceanic Corridor project. However, numerous residents report that marines and masked civilians violently enter their homes, threatening them to abandon their land. They state that the marines enter their houses, intimidating them and have caused fear and distrust among the inhabitants.
The authorities are offering compensation of just 36,000 pesos (79 pounds) per home, without guaranteeing relocation or decent conditions. This compensation is considered insufficient by the affected families, who have lived on this land for generations. The lack of viable alternatives worsens the vulnerability of these communities.
Criminalization and violence against land defenders
Human rights organizations have documented more than 226 attacks against land defenders in the last three years of the Morena government. The documented attacks include threats, harassment, and physical violence, perpetrated by authorities and actors linked to the project.
The Civil Observation Mission has indicated that the Mixe and Zapotec peoples are the most affected by these attacks. The imposition of the megaproject without prior consultation or consent has caused conflicts and community divisions. The lack of dialogue and respect for the private property rights of Indigenous people is a constant in the implementation of the Interoceanic Corridor.
