About Bernardo Caal Xol
Born 1972. Bernardo Caal Xol is a Guatemalan environmentalist, teacher and activist.
Life and activism
Caal was a school teacher, but became one of the leaders of the movement to defend water resources of his community; he denounced alleged irregularities in the operation of mining companies in his native Alta Verapaz.
In 2017, Caal was imprisoned for an alleged crime of theft of construction equipment and the illegal retention of four workers from a construction company. He was sentenced in 2018 to 7 years in prison. In 2020, Amnesty International declared him a "prisoner of conscience", considering that the charges against him were retaliation for his activism.
In March 2022, Caal was released on good behavior.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bernardo Caal Xol?
Guatemalan human rights activist
When was Bernardo Caal Xol born?
Bernardo Caal Xol was born in 1972 in Santa María Cahabón.
What is Bernardo Caal Xol's occupation?
Bernardo Caal Xol is an environmentalist, teacher and activist.
What nationality is Bernardo Caal Xol?
Bernardo Caal Xol is Guatemalan.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernardo Caal Xol. https://biography.guide/bernardo-caal-xol/
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