According to the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Marta Carvajalino, the formalization of this territorial structure represents a recognition of the farmers’ ongoing and persistent efforts.

“TECAMs constitute the form of organization, mobilization, and production for a peasantry that believes in clean production, that grows food, and that believes in future generations,” the official stated.

She added that this development shiws that great things can be achieved when the government works hand in hand with grassroots organizations and both parties collaborate effectively.

The Tecam, named Nuevo Amanecer and encompassing more than 6,000 hectares, was approved last October by the Board of Directors of the National Land Agency (ANT) after its viability was assessed through a technical visit, development plan design, public hearing, environmental and ethnic considerations, and legal feasibility.

For his part, the director of the ANT, Felipe Harman, praised the formalization of the territory and affirmed the government’s commitment to continue supporting the farming community.

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