The Mexican government must generate information about the pandemic that is adapted to the uses and customs of the indigenous Mayan communities in Holpechén, Campeche, warned the Chenes Mayan Community Collective. The community said the current communication is not adequate, and demanded an official information strategy.
The organization pointed out that people who work as day laborers and agricultural laborers in the fields belong to one of the sectors at greatest risk because they lack labor rights and access to medical services. This leaves them in a vulnerable position, should they acquire the novel coronavirus.
In addition, community leaders pointed out that the mobility of people throughout the municipality is another risk factor for contagion, which increases in the absence of prevention measures.
