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Familias desplazadas por conflicto agrario piden regresar a su comunidad en Oaxaca
Summary
More than 80 families from the Santa Cruz community in Oaxaca have been displaced for three years due to an agrarian conflict. These families are currently living in Santo Domingo Petape, seeking government assistance to return to their homes.
The displaced families express a strong desire to live in peace and return to their community, which has been embroiled in conflict for over 50 years. They highlight the hardships faced during their exile, including loss of livelihood and support.
Local authorities have provided some humanitarian aid, but the displaced families emphasize that it is insufficient. They call for more substantial support from the state government to facilitate their return and address the ongoing conflict.
Community leaders have attempted to engage with government officials to renew dialogue regarding the agrarian dispute. They stress the need for a resolution to the conflict to ensure the safety and stability of their community.
Perspectives
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Displaced Families
- Demand government action to create conditions for their return
- Highlight the hardships faced during three years of exile
- Express a desire to live in peace in their original community
- Request more substantial support from local authorities
- Emphasize the insufficiency of current humanitarian aid
Government Authorities
- Engage in dialogue regarding the agrarian conflict
- Provide some humanitarian assistance to displaced families
- Acknowledge the need for a resolution to the conflict
Neutral / Shared
- Recognize the long-standing nature of the agrarian conflict
- Note the involvement of local authorities in providing support
Metrics
hectares_lost
more than 30,000 hectares
land affected by the agrarian conflict
The loss of such a significant area of land impacts local agriculture and livelihoods.
they are listening to the property of more than 30,000 hectares
Key entities
Timeline highlights
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More than 80 families from the Santa Cruz community in Oaxaca have been displaced for three years due to an agrarian conflict. They are urging the government to create conditions for their return home.
- More than 80 families displaced from the Santa Cruz community in Oaxaca have been living in exile for three years due to a long-standing agrarian conflict. They are requesting the government to create conditions that would allow them to return to their homes