Unión de Comunidades Indígenas de la Zona Norte del Istmo
The Unión de Comunidades Indígenas de la Zona Norte del Istmo is an indigenous organization with more than 37 years, which since its inception has fought against the caciquismo for the defense of human rights of indigenous peoples in Mexico, as well as has worked in solidarity with other indigenous struggles in the Americas. The Union is made up of indigenous communities such as the Ayuujk Community. One of its pillars has been the resistance to megaprojects, as in the case of the Transisthmian Corridor.
Human rights defenders (HRDs) and journalists in Mexico are subject to intimidation, legal harassment, arbitrary detention, death threats, acts of physical aggression, enforced disappearances and killings as a result of their activities in defence of human rights and the exercise of freedom of expression and journalism.
