…And government’s attorney putting up a fight

When Court resumes on Tuesday morning, Young will also use an affidavit from the Lands Commissioner, Manuel Rodriguez, to substantiate her case. And while Professor Wilk says the Mayans are merely asking for protection of their land rights, Young says the implications are huge.

Dr. Richard Wilk, Claimant’s Expert Witness
“What they’re claiming right now is just the right to occupy and live in peace on the land that they’ve occupied for at least their lifetime and for many of them for generations and generations.”

Lois Young, Attorney for A.G.
“Toledo is the biggest District; it’s a huge district. Can you imagine that you have the government is not in control of the land in the Toledo District? Because that’s what it basically amounts to.”