The Returned
Guatemala | 2022
In 1993, thousands of Guatemalan refugees returned from Mexico. They had fled the armed conflict and the genocide against the Maya population. After their return, Los Retornados, the 'Returnees', demanded a piece of land from the government to rebuild their communities. One of these communities is Copal AA La Esperanza. Today, 'The Copaleros' defend their community against the construction of a d…