The Fire in Indio-Maíz Reserve
The Indio Maíz fire has been the biggest warning of the damage that has been happening inside the reserve.
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Encroachment of the Agricultural Border
Single-crop cultivation companies accelerate the invasion of the reserve and force people to move inside the protected areas of the forest or migrate to other countries.
Hurricane Otto
In November 2016, environmental damage was reported (mainly on the soils) due to Hurricane Otto.
Deforestation by Invasion of Settlers
The settlers burn areas, cut down trees and dump pesticides to settle illegally.
The Churches that Promote the Invasion and Destruction of Indio-Maíz
We have confirmed the existence of 10 chapels or temples in the core area of the reserve that have settled illegally.
From Subsistence Agriculture to Extensive Livestock
The interests in the reserve have called the attention of a more powerful sector, the large cattle ranchers, who invade illegally to establish pasture and fatten the cattle.
Mining for Gold
These extractive industries have an impact both on water bodies and on the wildlife found in the exploited areas.
“La Moskitia” – Another Big New Scam
This group has structured a network of operators, many of them are land traders who already operated in the Indio-Maíz Reserve.
State Projects in the Reserve
The construction of schools (6 Catholic and 11 Evangelical), roads, solar panels and churches, promotes the invasion.