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The Ring of Cenotes Geohydrological Reserve, located in Homún, is a unique and culturally important wetland that is especially vulnerable to pollution from the challenged operation.
(Gaston Bailo)
Press Release February 25, 2022

Mexican Court Urged to Rule for Indigenous Mayan Youth in Constitutional Challenge to Massive Industrial Hog Operation on Yucatán Peninsula

Public health experts, conservationists present evidence to court of harm to human health, environment

Press Release: Victory May 20, 2021

Corte Suprema De México Suspende Granja con 49 Mil Cerdos, Fallando A Favor De La Comunidad Maya

La decisión del máximo tribunal protege el derecho a la salud, el medio ambiente y una vida digna de las niñas y niños del pueblo maya de Homún

Press Release: Victory May 20, 2021

Mexican Supreme Court Ruled in Favor of Mayan Community, Suspends 49,000 Hog Farm

The judges unanimously ruled in favor of the children of the Mayan community of Homún in Yucatán, Mexico. 49,000 hog farm must remain closed until there is a final ruling on the case.

(srdjan111 / iStockphoto)
case May 5, 2021

Opposing Industrial Animal Operations in the Yucatán Peninsula

On behalf of conservation groups, scientists, doctors, and public-health experts, Earthjustice filed a legal brief with Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation supporting constitutional claims raised by Mayan children who oppose approval and operation of an industrial animal operation in the Yucatán Peninsula. The lawsuit challenged a decision by Mexican authorities to permit…

document May 5, 2021

Amicus Curiae Brief: Suprema Corte de Justicia de la Nación | Industrial Animal Operation in Yucatán Peninsula

Conservation groups, scientists, doctors and public-health experts filed a legal brief with Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation today supporting constitutional claims raised by Mayan children who oppose approval and operation of an industrial animal operation in the Yucatán Peninsula.