Hortensia Telesforo Jiménez

Hortensia Telesforo Jiménez is a woman human rights defender from the originary community of San Gregorio Atlapulco, Xochimilco, CDMX. She has played a key role in organizing efforts to address challenges faced by her community, particularly in defending their land, water rights, and the use of chinampas, an ancient agricultural method. In December 2022, the community faced repression by police for peacefully opposing a construction project by the Water System of Mexico City that was not properly consulted with them. Due to her activism, Hortensia Telesforo Jiménez has been targeted by local authorities and political agents, including a physical attack in 2022.