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Complaint Filed in Santiago Tuxtla
February 12, 2008

We filed a complaint regarding the
contamination of Tibernal River with the Oficina de Obras Públicas (Office of Public
Works) and the
Secretario del Municipio de Santiago Tuxtla (Municipal  Secretary of Santiago Tuxtla). We hope to have a
report on the results by mid March.
"COME SWIM WITH ME"
in the pristine waters of Lake Catemaco

Bring your children - and your pregnant women

Catemaco – ¿Magic Village? ¿Model Village?
APRIL 9,  11:00 a. m. – Raw Sewage Directly into Lake Catemaco
Photos:  Jessica Hitandegüi Swanson
What are you going to do Señor Municipal President Jorge González Azamar?

Jorge?

I don't hear you, Jorge!

Lic. Jessica Hitandegüi Swanson Santiago

cc:

Lic. Fidel Herrera Bertrán, Gobernador del Estado de Veracruz
Rosa Borunda de Herrera, DIF del Estado
CMAS
El Dictamen
Diario Los Tuxtlas
Diario del Istmo
www.dematac.org
www.catemaconoticias.com
DEMATAC email list
Open Letter
April 10, 2008
For Months: Traffic Hazard & Source of
Pollution
Photo: www.catemaconoticias.com
During Easter Week (Semana Santa) Tourist
Attraction
Photo: www.lostuxtlasdiario.com
Bonfire of the Vanities in Catemaco
April, 2008

Defensores del Medio Ambiente de Los Tuxtlas, A. C. is asking that the President Municipal de
Catemaco, Lic. Jorge González Azamar,
prohibit burning of trash in the communities included in
the municipality of  
Catemaco, and within the village itself.

The reason is obvious. The burning of inorganic material, principally plastic, can cause severe
respiratory problems for children, adults, and the elderly; and in extreme cases, lung and throat cancer
and eye infections, among others. In addition, indiscriminate burning contributes to global warming
and the greenhouse effect. DEMATAC believes that it is extremely important that these type of activities
be prohibited.

We hope we can rely on the support of
President Gonzales Azamar for an effective solution to this
problem as soon as possible, and have no doubt about his concern due to his interest in seeing Catemaco
become a
"Pueblo Modelo" (Model Village).
Defensores del Medio Ambiente de Los Tuxtlas, A. C. Received a complaint regarding wildlife
rehab
carelessness and poor conditions in the case of a jaguarundi (herpailurus yagouaroundi) and
a
grey fox (urocyon cinereoargenteus). These animals, housed on property located at Calle 1 norte
#35, Colonia Rafael Hernández Ocho, Jalapa, Veracruz,  supposedly in quarantine; and under the care of
 
Ángel Luis Vela Delgado, are reputedly suffering inhumane treatment.

The
jaguarundi is bound by an approximately five foot length of  chain, anchored to a log. The animal
shows symptoms of stress and suffering, and is exceptionally aggressive. The
grey fox is caged in a
rough kennel approximately 4 by 3 feet, and about 6 feet high, and is chained. She shows signs of illness
and is overweight. Obviously she does not have room for exercise.

DEMATAC has filed a complaint with PROFEPA requesting that they investigate, and we will visit the
quarantine site personally. We have also requested that
PROFEPA investigate the UMA (Authorized
Management Unit)
Yoliguani, located at Paso del Ingenio in the municipality of Ángel R. Cabada,
Veracruz. The UMA is responsible for the quarantine site.

The investigation will determine whether or not the animals are being treated with proper dignity and
in accordance with the
"Ley General de Vida Silvestre" (General Wildlife Regulations).

DEMATAC has also petitioned that
PROFEPA have the support of a licensed veterinarian during the
visit to assure that an expert opinion is available.

We will follow up to verify the
PROFEPA visit and their resulting opinions and actions.
Apparent Inhumane Wildlife Management by UMA Yolihuani
April 22, 2008
Unexplained Deaths of Wildlife at the UMA EKOMESA
April 18, 2008
Defensores del Medio Ambiente de Los Tuxtlas, A. C. has requested that  PROFEPA
realize an inspection visit at the
UMA EKOMESA (Authorized Management Unit
EKOMESA), located at the installations of
Grupo Karat in Banderilla, Xalapa, Veracruz,
to investigate the deaths of two
jaguarundis, and to examine the condition of the wildlife
housed there.

DEMATAC has also requested that the inspectors from PROFEPA be accompanied by a
licensed veterinarian wildlife specialist. We consider that it is important to have a
qualified professional present. In our position as an association concerned the welfare of
captive wildlife, and as the complainant, we are anxious to be informed of the results of
this inspection.