human rights defender

Luis Xol Caal

Organization affiliation

  • Comité Campesino de Desarrollo del Altiplano (CCDA)

HRD's Gender

Man

Type of HRD

  • Peasant leader

HRD's thematic area of engagement

  • Environmental rights
  • Land rights

HRD's geographical origin

Rural

Current Status

Released on bail

HRD's bio and work

Detained since

Mar 15, 2025

Date of release

Mar 19, 2025

Charge(s)

  • Other

Sentence

(AI translated) March 19, 2025. Linked to the process and accused of the crimes of: aggravated usurpation, threats, and illegal detention. He is granted substitute measures.

Geolocation of detention

Country or area of detention

Region of detention

  • Americas: Latin America and the Caribbean

Location of detention - City/Town

Rio Dulce, Izabal

Location of detention - Facility

Rio Dulce, Izabal

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