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==Early Life== |
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Tot was born in Guatemala just before the mining rush of the 60s. Tot lost both of his parents at a young age and went to live with extended family in Agua Caliente at age 12. <ref> http://www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/rodrigo-tot/ </ref> |
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Revision as of 03:53, 27 October 2017
Rodrigo Tot | |
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| Born | c.1958 Guatemala |
| Nationality | Guatemalan |
| Education | None |
| Occupation(s) | farmer and indigenous leader |
| Years active | 1970-present |
| Awards | Goldman Environmental Prize |
Rodrigo Tot (born c.1958) is a farmer and indigenous leader in Guatemala.
He is a member of the Q'eqchi' people. Tot was awarded the Goldman Environmental Prize in 2017, for his efforts of protecting the land of his community from environmental damages from mining.[1][2]
Early Life
Tot was born in Guatemala just before the mining rush of the 60s. Tot lost both of his parents at a young age and went to live with extended family in Agua Caliente at age 12. [3]
References
- ^ Salabert, Shawnté. "These 6 Activists Are Risking It All in the Name of Environmental Justice". outsideonline.com. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ "Rodrigo Tot. 2017 Goldman Prize Recipient South and Central America". goldmanprize.org. Retrieved 25 July 2017.
- ^ http://www.goldmanprize.org/recipient/rodrigo-tot/
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