| DEFENSORES DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE DE LOS TUXTLAS, A. C. ecological activism COMPLAINTS & INVESTIGATIONS 2008 |
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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. |
