Indigenous Guatemalan Leaders Claim Discrimination And Racism Persist
Indigenous Guatemalan Leaders Claim Discrimination And Racism Persist In Guatemala, where Mayan pueblos have little access to politics, education or legal recourse, indigenous leaders claim that discrimination and racism persist. According to Nobel Peace Prize winner, Rigoberta Menchu, “…the problem is still there, although it’s been discussed for 30 years. Politics are needed, because the discrimination continues, though stealthily.” Menchu indicates that the plight of indigenous people...For the rest of the article, as well as maps, images, related items, and videos, please visit Indigenous Peoples Issues & Resources.