"The U.S. crackdown on migration from Mexico has destroyed a sacred site shared by both countries. Explosions were heard last weekend on Cuchuma Hill as part of construction work on the border wall."
"According to reports, a 35-meter-tall monolith, carved and considered sacred by Indigenous people in the region, has been damaged. The extent of the damage is unknown."
"Cuchuma mountain is an archaeological zone and ceremonial site of the Yumano people, which includes various Indigenous tribes. The vast summit was split in two during the 19th century by a border."
"The Kumiai people, who inhabited this area, were scattered across Southern California and the cities of Ensenada and Tecate due to the border, which has obstructed their passage."
Cuchuma Hill in Baja California, a sacred site for the Kumiai and Yumano Indigenous peoples, is undergoing construction for a border wall. Explosions were reported, damaging a 35-meter-tall monolith considered sacred. The hill, which has historical significance, was divided by the border established in the 19th century, affecting the Kumiai community's ability to cross freely. The extent of the damage to the monolith remains unknown, raising concerns about the impact on cultural and religious practices.
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