NewzMore than 150 traditional Mayan midwives from Campeche, Quintana Roo, and Yucatán gathered on July 31, 2026, for the Encuentro Peninsular de Saberes Ancestrales. The event served as a platform to discuss the role of traditional midwifery within the framework of new legislation concerning the rights of indigenous peoples in Mexico.
The proposed legal changes aim to strengthen the recognition and practice of traditional medicine. By integrating these ancestral practices into the broader legislative context, the initiative seeks to preserve and formalize the cultural knowledge held by Mayan midwives as a vital component of indigenous healthcare.
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