PRI's The World:
Serious deforestation was done to the forest and the villagers still struggle to keep illegal loggers out.
PRI's The World:
Trinidad Ramírez is one of the twelve k'eris - a member of the new indigenous town council.
PRI's The World:
Before the town took control, more than 200 trucks with stolen timber would come in and out of the forest through the town.
PRI's The World:
From a neighboring village, Juan Jose Estrada Serafin has seen how Cheran's example is spreading around the region.
PRI's The World:
Josefina Estrada de las Casas was one of the first to get organized and kick loggers out. For security, she doesn't allow her face to be photographed.