Response from Corredor Interoceánico del Istmo de Tehuantepec (CIIT) to Defending Rights & Realising Just Economies report
(This response was originally sent to BHRRC in Spanish and has been machine translated using DeepL)
...Having said the above, the concern of this Agency is made clear, in the sense that the fulfillment of its purpose is always attached to the respect of Human Rights, letting you know that with respect to the facts mentioned in your mail, this Agency has deployed considerable efforts in terms of economic, productive and cultural growth, which meet the demands of the communities settled in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Region and its area of influence...
During the Indigenous Consultation process, work was carried out to organize and classify what was recorded in each of the consultation assembly minutes. The process consisted of 21 assemblies held in 12 indigenous and Afro-Mexican communities in the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, with 7 venues in which Community Consultative Assemblies were held...
From the above information, it can be clearly and precisely observed, the efforts made by this Decentralized Public Agency, in terms of attention to Human Rights in the mentioned aspects; however, it deeply regrets that this Information Center, has some data related to judicial harassment, homicides, intimidation, threats and physical violence. However, of all those cases mentioned, this Agency only has one documented...
The efforts of the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec reflect a commitment to respect the cultures and traditions of the Isthmus, prioritizing community consultations and the installation of dialogue tables to ensure that the projects are developed in harmony with the aspirations and needs of the native peoples. Thanks to these actions, in recent years the Government of Mexico has made significant progress in the implementation of direct dialogue schemes with the communities. Citizen participation has been key to consolidating a model of inclusive democracy, demonstrating that strengthening communication channels in the territories is essential to identify the areas with the greatest potential for social transformation. It is reiterated that this Agency is committed to the respect of human rights, derived from international treaties and national legislation, making it clear that under the principle of maximum publicity and transparency, be assured that we will always be willing to contribute with the information that is within our reach...