Bertha Zapeta Say

Bertha Zapeta Say is the Deputy Minister of Social Protection at the Ministry of Social Development (Mides) in Guatemala. She has been actively involved in advocating for the rights and recognition of indigenous languages and cultures, particularly in the context of social development programs. Recently, she made headlines by filing a complaint regarding discriminatory remarks made during a congressional session, where she was criticized for speaking in her native Maya language, k’iche’. This incident has highlighted ongoing issues of discrimination and the need for greater respect for indigenous communities in Guatemala.