Maya People Honored: Promises for a New Era in Quintana Roo

Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa commemorated the 177th anniversary of the Maya Social War at the main park in Tihosuco. She pledged that her government is committed to improving conditions for the Maya people, aiming to repay the historical debt owed to them. She emphasized the importance of an inclusive, participatory, and supportive Quintana Roo that respects and upholds ancestral values and traditions.

Lezama stated that her government prioritizes the development of indigenous areas by bolstering the economy. This is to ensure that every Maya child has access to education, all families can access healthcare and medicine, and indigenous women are included in development through support for productive projects. This also guarantees food sufficiency and economic income for the Maya people.

She highlighted several initiatives her government has implemented to reduce inequality. These include the Maya Train, the Felipe Carrillo Puerto International Airport, the Gate to the Sea at Vigía Chico, the "Caste War" Museum, comprehensive community improvement programs, investments in health, and social programs to empower rural women.

Addressing the people of Tihosuco, including Maya dignitaries, members of the Great Maya Council, municipal authorities, and deputies, Governor Lezama reiterated her commitment to never again disregard the Maya people.

Before the ceremony, the Governor attended a gastronomic demonstration of the traditional dish Tok Seel, visited a craft show, and laid a floral tribute to the heroes and heroines of the Maya Social War at the monument to Jacinto Pat.

Lezama expressed her pride in being part of the first Historic Monuments Area and the First Federal Declaration of Monuments Zone, both declared by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. She called for justice, respect for human rights, and recognition of ancient culture, as well as gender equity.

She explained that these principles inspired the New Agreement for the Welfare and Development of Quintana Roo. This agreement aims to abolish social inequality, generate shared prosperity, and promote social well-being.

Mayor of Tihosuco, Francisco Poot Pech, provided an overview of the Maya social movement that shaped Quintana Roo's history. He highlighted the significance of the social war led by figures like Manuel Antonio Ay, Cecilio Chi, and Jacinto Pat.