June 16, 2006
Invaders and Narcos in the Peten

This is the first time I've seen the Sierra del Lacandon Park first on the list of affected areas. It's a general description of the process as it was described to me 2 weeks ago. Some of the invading communities are setting up infrastructure and clearing landing strips in support of the narcos.

PrensaLibre.com - Invasores en Petén son avanzadas de narcos

The Guatemalan authorities are considering how to proceed in the latest confrontation in the Macabilero area of the SDL park, in which guards were injured and taken hostage. The demands for release of eight remaining hostages include legalization of the invaded land in the Macabilero region, which is now protected area. Negotiations continue.

PrensaLibre.com - Preocupa el destino de ocho rehenes en Petén

Posted by Dave at June 16, 2006 12:17 PM