Temecapulin, Mexico

On April 3, three self-identified federal employees entered the town of Temacapulin, in central Mexico, and issued death threats against residents and outsiders who have been organizing in opposition to the planned El Zapotillo dam. For two years, residents of Temacapulin and neighboring towns have been fighting construction of the dam, which would flood their villages and wreak devastation on the local environment. This October, Temacapulin will host the Third International Meeting of Dam-Affected People and Their Allies.

Please contact the President of Mexico and other government officials to demand the cancellation of the dam, an end to violations of human rights and an investigation of the death threats and other harassment of dam opponents.