Nayeri reject Las Cruces Dam
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PRESIDIO DE LOS REYES
On February 15, the Náyeri tribal governor from the town of Presidio de los Reyes, accompanied by its judges and the community activist Odilón de Jesús López (on left), start the meeting on the Las Cruces Dam proyect that the CFE (Federal Electricity Commission) is planning to build on their tribal lands.
Heidy Zaith Orozco Fernández, representative from the NGO Nuiwari discusses relevant portions of the Environmental Impact Statement for approval.
The meeting took place at the main square in Presidio de los Reyes, Nayarit, ahead of the official public consultation scheduled for Feb. 20 that seeks to gain permission for the building the dam.
The Náyeri town’s authorities, the Cora, sign document rejecting the damming of the last open river in northwestern Mexico.
Preparing hats and flags: The meeting took place during the season of the traditional “Mi Vida” festival that is led by 5-year old girls.