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The Movement for the Defence of the Territories and Ecosystems of Bocas del Toro (MODETEAB) is a grassroots organization dedicated to protecting the lands, rights, and cultures of Ngäbe, Buglé, and Campesino peoples in Panama.

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Indigenous Ngäbe women in a boat on a reservoir

Indigenous Ngäbe women in a boat on a reservoir

✊🏽 Support the campaign: donorbox.org/help-indigen...
#IndigenousRights #Panama #HumanRights #MODETEAB #Solidarity #IACHR

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But they need help to get there. MODETEAB is raising £1,370 ($1,800 USD) to cover travel, visas, and documentation. Every donation helps amplify their voices.

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They’ll testify at the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights in Miami this month, exposing the closure of civic space and human rights abuses in Bocas del Toro.

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Indigenous communities in Panama faced brutal repression this year. In June, “Operation Omega” saw homes raided, families fleeing, and people injured, leading to the deaths of two people. Now, MODETEAB and other civil society groups in Panama are taking their fight to the international stage.

03.11.2025 20:19 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Panama Government declares curfew, uses private assets against indigenous protesters – Intercontinental Cry What began as a nationwide protest over privatization and inequality has escalated into a full-scale crackdown, with curfews declared, drones and helicopters de

Our co-ordinator, Feliciano Santos, told IC magazine that clashes between police and protestors in Bocas del Toro, Panama had “continued until 4 in the morning. Today, we’re all on edge. Helicopters are flying over the area, and drones as well.” icmagazine.org/panama-gover...

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Indigenous Leaders Condemn the “Criminalization of Protests” in Panama – Intercontinental Cry Indigenous authorities in Panama have condemned the “escalation of persecution and repression” by the government of President Raúl Mulino. The traditional autho

Indigenous authorities in Panama condemn the “escalation of persecution and repression” by the government of President Raúl Mulino. icmagazine.org/indigenous-l...

04.06.2025 15:57 — 👍 1    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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MODETEAB Condemns Repression Against Indigenous Communities Amid Ongoing Social Mobilization in Panama June 3, 2025Valle de Agua ArribaAnnexed area to the Ngäbe-Buglé Comarca(Province of Bocas del Toro)Panama - URGENT STATEMENT - The Movement for the Defense of Territories and Ecosystems of Bocas...

MODETEAB strongly denounces the police repression taking place in various regions of Panama, including those in the Ngäbe-Buglé and Emberá-Wounaan Comarcas.
#DerechosIndígenas #Panamá
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04.06.2025 15:53 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Our coordinators – MODETEAB Indigenous Communities in Panama Succeed in Holding World Bank to Account

Conoce a Malan Trö (Olinda Castrellón Sánchez) 🌺✊🏽🌿 Subcoordinadora de MODETEAB de Valle del Agua. Tras resistir un desalojo violento, ahora empodera a mujeres indígenas 💪🏽 a través de talleres de derechos y defensa de la tierra en Bocas del Toro. 📚🌎 Leer más:

23.04.2025 08:59 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 1
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Meet Malan Trö (Olinda Castrellón Sánchez) ✊🏽🌿 Subcoordinator of MODETEAB. After resisting a violent eviction, she now empowers Indigenous women 💪🏽 through rights and land defense workshops in Bocas del Toro.🌎 Read more: shorturl.at/CETTP #IndigenousRights

22.04.2025 16:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Our coordinators – MODETEAB Indigenous Communities in Panama Succeed in Holding World Bank to Account

Conoce a nuestro coordinador: Chö Ichigo Guimanimo Kuingobo (Feliciano Santos Santos) ✊🌿 Activista ngäbe y fundador de MODETEAB, lleva décadas defendiendo los territorios y derechos indígenas en el oeste de Panamá. Lea más aquí: shorturl.at/CETTP #DerechosIndígenas #Ngäbe #MODETEAB

22.04.2025 11:06 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Meet our coordinator: Chö Ichigo Guimanimo Kuingobo (Feliciano Santos) ✊🌿 A Ngäbe activist and founder of MODETEAB, he’s spent decades defending Indigenous territories and rights in western Panama.
Find out more here: shorturl.at/CETTP #IndigenousRights #Ngäbe #MODETEAB

22.04.2025 08:56 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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📢 We’re here! Indigenous land defenders in Panama are fighting back against megaprojects, land grabs & destruction—but they need support.

Follow us for updates, actions & ways to help! 🌎💪

🔗 Learn more: modeteab.org

#LandDefenders #IndigenousRights #Panama

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