Alberta Cariño facts for kids
Alberta "Bety" Cariño Trujillo was a brave woman from Mexico who worked to protect human rights. She was the director of a community group called CACTUS (Centro de Apoyo Comunitario Trabajando Unidos) in Oaxaca, Mexico. On April 27, 2010, Bety was sadly killed while on a trip to help a community called San Juan Copala.
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Who Was Alberta "Bety" Cariño?
Bety Cariño was a strong advocate for human rights. She was part of the Mixtec people, an indigenous group in Mexico. Her work focused on helping her community and other indigenous groups. She believed in fairness and protecting the environment.
What Did Bety Cariño Do?
Bety worked with CACTUS to help people in northern Oaxaca. She helped women organize groups to improve their lives. Her work focused on important issues like:
- Making sure communities had control over their own food (called food sovereignty).
- Managing water resources fairly for everyone.
- Protecting the soil so crops could grow well.
- Supporting the right for indigenous peoples to govern themselves.
A Difficult Time in Oaxaca
In December 2006, Bety and other leaders from CACTUS had to leave Oaxaca for a short time. This happened after some government actions during the 2006 Oaxaca protests. They faced challenges because of their work for human rights.
The Caravan and Her Death
On April 27, 2010, Bety Cariño was part of a group traveling to San Juan Copala. This community needed help because it was blocked off by armed groups. The caravan was bringing food and included people from different countries who were watching to make sure human rights were respected.
Sadly, the caravan was attacked. Bety Cariño was killed during this attack. Another person, Jyri Jaakkola, who was a human rights activist from Finland, also died. More than ten other people were hurt. Bety's death was a great loss for human rights defenders.
See also
In Spanish: Alberta Cariño para niños
