Via Grabbing Power: Horrific attack 3 days ago in Rio Blanco, Honduras. Wednesday 7 people tried to kill Maria Santos, seriously attacking her, her 12-year old son Paulo, and her husband Roque, with a machete. Maria is a vocal leader in the struggle in Rio Blanco and member of the Indigenous Council. Maria has received numerous death threats because of her vocal opposition to the Agua Zarca Dam. Yesterday, around midday, she was on her way home from making food at the school when 7 people who were hiding in wait came out, surrounded her and attacked her with machetes, rocks, and sticks. Her husband had been calling her as she walked home because of the constant threats she received, and when he heard she was surrounded, he and her son ran out. Her husband pled with them not to kill her and when her son ran to try to help his mom, the people attacked her 12-year old son as well, cutting off his right ear and part of his face. His cranium is fractured. They also attacked her husband who was also seriously injured. All three are in the hospital. Maria is a strong member of COPINH Rio Blanco resistance, despite receiving death threats including threats from the people who attacked her yesterday.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 03:42:24 +0000
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