Tojolab’al Interpreters and Translators: A Quick Guide

As the Tojolab’al people increasingly migrate to the United States for safety, economic opportunities, and a better quality of life, language access is one of their biggest obstacles. This is where Tojolab’al interpreters step in and help migrants integrate safely into their new surroundings.

For the Tojolab’al, whose cultural and linguistic heritage has stood the test of time, interpreters play a major role in bridging the gap between their traditional ways of life and the challenges of modern migration.

This blog explores the Tojolab’al language, why the Tojolab’al are migrating, and the support interpreters can provide them as they settle in the United States.