Domingo Vasquez, indigenous land rights, Guatemala
Domingo Vásquez is an indigenous authority and member of the organization Central Campesina Ch’orti’ Nuevo Día (New Day Ch’orti’ Indigenous Association, CCCND). As a human rights defender and member of CCCND, he particularly works on issues concerning rural economy, environmental and land rights. Together with the CCCND he advocates for the recognition of indigenous communities and their possession of collective land titles.