Comité para la Defensa de la Tierra y el Agua de los Pueblos Zapotecos

The Comité para la Defensa de la Tierra y el Agua de los Pueblos Zapotecos is a community organization representing Zapotec indigenous groups in Oaxaca, Mexico. It advocates for the protection of their land, water, and natural resources against threats like large development projects, environmental degradation, and external exploitation. The committee aims to preserve their cultural heritage, ensure sustainable resource management, and uphold indigenous rights. Through activism and community involvement, it seeks to empower local residents to defend their environment and livelihoods from harmful external influences.