A religious activity ended in a physical and verbal confrontation between residents of Chajabal and Palo-Morain San Andrés Xecul, Totonicapanafter a procession from Palo-Mora tried to cross through a sector that Chajabal claims as his own.
The situation escalated to pushing, hitting and moments of tension between residents of both communities, while local leaders tried to avoid entering the disputed area.
During the program Direct Impactof Guatevision, analysts addressed the confrontation occurred when inhabitants of Palo-Mora attempted to enter an area claimed by Chajabaldespite the fact that community authorities had asked not to use that sector due to differences related to the territorial limits.
Analysts ask to review limits and responsibilities
During the program, it was noted that the case reflects an accumulated conflict. “When these types of problems exist, they come from years ago, they come with families that are always at odds on both sides,” said one of the analysts.
It was also suggested that, if there was no authorization to pass through the sector, confrontation should be avoided. “We should have been cautious and avoided all types of confrontations,” it was stated during the program.
Possible injury investigations
One of the analysts warned that The recorded blows could lead to a criminal investigation.
“Anyone could lose even an eye,” he said, referring to the use of ties and objects during the confrontation.
He also pointed out that, if there were people injuredit could be “injuries in a tumultuous line”, so “there should be an investigation by the MP.”
The analysts agreed that the case requires dialoguereview of the territorial limits and mediation by authorities to avoid new incidents between both communities.
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