<div>This is the official Fundraiser for Manuel (Manny) “Tortuguita” Terán (they used they/them pronouns), managed by and for their family. Manny was shot and killed by a Georgia State Patrol Officer on the morning of January 18th, while defending the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_River_Forest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">South River or Weelaunee Forest</a> in Atlanta, GA, from destruction due to a planned and widely opposed police and fire department training facility known as "<a href="https://bittersoutherner.com/feature/2022/the-forest-for-the-trees-atlanta-prison-farm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cop City</a>."
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<div>Funds will go towards funeral expenses as well as to support the family with travel, food, and in general during this time of immense grief. Manny’s Mother, Belkis, is currently in Panama and has to apply for an Emergency Visa to come to the United States so she can be with her child and family, and needs financial support to achieve this as well. 
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<div>You can also donate to the family via Venmo: @Fiona-Paez
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<div>Manny is also survived by an older brother, Daniel, who will be managing the funds, as well as three other siblings and their father Joel.
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<div>There is no body camera footage of the murder, and therefore it will be more difficult to establish what really happened on Jan. 18. But what we do know Is that Manny is no longer with us in the material realm; that the life of a human being was violently taken.
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<div><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/21/protester-killed-georgia-cop-city-police-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belkis told a reporter</a>, “I’m going to clear Manuel’s name. They killed [them] … like they tear down trees in the forest – a forest Manuel loved with passion.”
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<div>Tortuguita was Indigenous Venezuelan of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timoto%25252525E2%2525252580%2525252593Cuica_people" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tomoto-Cuica</a> descent, queer, non-binary, and always the biggest light in any room they entered. They were an eco-anarchist, Forest Defender, and community member.
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<div><a href="https://atlantapresscollective.com/2023/01/19/justice-for-tort/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Press Collective</a> said: “They spent their time between Atlanta, defending the forest from destruction and coordinating mutual aid for the movement, and Florida where they helped build housing in low income communities hit hardest by the most recent hurricane. They were a trained medic, a loving partner, a dear friend, a brave soul, and so much more. In Tort’s name, we continue to fight to protect the forest and stop “Cop City” with love, rage, and a commitment to each other’s safety and well-being.”
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<div>Many people have reached out with memories and accounts of Tortuguita. They are remembered and cherished by many friends, loved ones, and people who they supported with mutual aid.
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<div>“They loved all life and people -especially their qtpoc community — deeply.“
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<div>“Tortuguita was a very kind person. They were always willing to help and take care of people in need around them, especially the QTIPOC (Queer, Trans, Black, Intersex, People of color) community. They were always attentive to others needs and always offered the best of them. A true warrior for the forest and the people! I miss them so much.”
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<div>For more info on “Cop City”: <a href="https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/the-birds-stopped-singing-inside-the-battle-for-atlantas-south-river-forest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/the-birds-stopped-singing-inside-the-battle-for-atlantas-south-river-forest/" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.atlantamagazine.com/great-reads/the-birds-stopped-singing-inside-the-battle-for-atlantas-south-river-forest/</a></a>
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<div>If you have any memories or words about Tortuguita please email them to RememberTort @ protonmail . com
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<div>Esta es la recaudación de fondos oficial para Manuel (Manny) "Tortuguita" Terán (usaron el pronombre no-binario elle) administrada por y para su familia. Manny fue asesinado por un oficial de la Patrulla Estatal de Georgia en la mañana del 18 de enero, mientras defendía el bosque llamado “South River” o “Weelaunee” de la destrucción que acarrea planes de construir un masivo sitio de entrenamiento para la policía de Atlanta. Los fondos se destinarán a los gastos funerarios, así como a apoyar a la familia con viajes, comida y, en general, durante este tiempo de inmenso dolor.
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<div>Belkis, la madre de Manny, se encuentra actualmente en Panamá y tiene que solicitar una visa de emergencia para venir a los Estados Unidos para estar con su hijo, y necesita apoyo financiero para lograrlo.
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<div>A Manny le sobrevive un hermano mayor, Daniel, que administrará los fondos. Manny era un hermano amoroso de Daniel y sus otros tres hermanos, y adorado por su madre Belkis y su padre, Joel. No hay imágenes de video de la matanza y, por lo tanto, va a ser más difícil comprobar qué pasó. Pero lo que sí sabemos es que Manny ya no está con nosotros en el reino material; que la vida de un ser humano fue tomada violentamente.
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<div><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/21/protester-killed-georgia-cop-city-police-shooting" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Belkis le dijo a un reportero</a>: “Voy a reivindicar su nombre. Mataron a mi hijo… como tumban los árboles en el bosque, un bosque que Manuel amaba con pasión.”
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<div>Tortuguita era Venezolano con ascendencia Timoto-Cuica queer, no-binario (sus pronombres son elle). Siempre la luz más grande en cualquier espacio que elle entraba. Y amaba el bosque más que cualquier cosa. Era eco-anarquista, defensor de los bosques y miembro active de la comunidad.
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<div><a href="https://atlantapresscollective.com/2023/01/19/justice-for-tort/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Atlanta Press Collective</strong></a> <strong>reporto</strong>: “Pasó su tiempo entre Atlanta, defendiendo el bosque de la destrucción y coordinando la ayuda mutua para personas de color, y Florida, donde ayudó a construir viviendas en las comunidades de bajos ingresos más afectadas por el huracán reciente. Era un médico entrenade, un compañere amorose, un amigue queride, un alma valiente y mucho más. En nombre de Tort, continuamos luchando para proteger el bosque y detener a “Cop City” con amor, rabia y un compromiso con la seguridad y el bienestar de los demás.”
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<div>Muchas personas se han acercado con recuerdos y relatos de Tortuguita. Son recordados y apreciados por muchos amigos, seres queridos y personas a quienes apoyaron con ayuda mutua. Aquí están algunos:
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<div>"Amaban profundamente toda la vida y las personas, especialmente su comunidad QTPOC (Queer, Trans, Personas de color)".
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<div>"Tortuguita fue una persona muy amable. Siempre estuvo dispuesto a ayudar y cuidar a las personas necesitadas a su alrededor, especialmente a la comunidad qtbipoc. Siempre estuvo atento a las necesidades de los demás y ofrecía siempre lo mejor de ello. ¡Verdadero guerrero para el bosque y la gente! Lo extraño mucho".
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<div>Si tiene algún recuerdo o palabras sobre Tortuguita, envíelas por correo electrónico a RememberTort @ protonmail . com
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