Ifigenia Martinez, a 65-year-old woman from Oaxaca, Mexico, has achieved a historic victory in her long-standing fight for land rights. Martinez, a member of the indigenous Tzotzil community, has spent decades advocating for the recognition of her community’s land claims. On September 30, 2024, the Mexican Supreme Court ruled in favor of Martinez and her community, granting them legal ownership of their ancestral lands. This decision marks a significant milestone in the ongoing struggle for indigenous land rights in Mexico.
