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Enacted under the inherent right of Indigenous self-governance and protected by international law, including UNDRIP, the Vienna Convention, and 18 U.S.C. § 926B (LEOSA), which constitute supreme law of the land.

Preamble

In response to the continued need for protection, recognition, and operational integrity of the Maya-We Nation’s diplomatic corps and security officers, this Act affirms the lawful, ethical, and duty-bound right of qualified Maya-We Nation Marshals and diplomatic officers to remain armed at all times while fulfilling their roles under national, cultural, and international obligations. Rooted in our Iron Feather Accord and informed by both traditional Taíno memory and global legal frameworks, this Act formally adopts the standards and protections under the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) into the national legislation of the Maya-We Nation.

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Article I – Authority and Legal Basis

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1. Federal Compliance – 18 U.S.C. § 926B (LEOSA)
   All certified Marshals and duly appointed diplomatic officers of the Maya-We Nation shall be recognized as Qualified Law Enforcement Officers (QLEO) in accordance with the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA), provided they meet all eligibility and internal certification criteria.

2. International Law Alignment
   This Act is consistent with and protected under:

   • UNDRIP Articles 5, 18–21: Right to maintain internal security institutions and protections for Indigenous governance.

   • Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, Articles 29–40: Inviolability of diplomatic agents and their personal security.

   • Customary International Law (CIL): Protects Indigenous rights of defense, security, and non-aggression.

3. Treaty Supremacy Clause
   Under U.S. Constitution Article VI, federal laws and treaties are supreme over all territorial laws, including in Puerto Rico, which derives authority from the U.S. Congress (Puerto Rico v. Sanchez Valle, 579 U.S. 59 (2016)).

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Article II – National Armed Readiness Mandate

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1. Duty to Remain Armed
   All on-duty and standby Maya-We Marshals and appointed diplomatic agents are required by national law to remain armed at all times, particularly within environments classified as Category C or D under the Nation’s Category Safety List (including Puerto Rico, currently ranked Category D).

2. 24/7 Diplomatic Status
   The Chief and diplomatic officers are considered permanently active agents, as Maya-We governance operates on a non-territorial, duty-based structure. Therefore, diplomatic officers and Marshals are considered to be "on mission" regardless of geographic position within their assigned jurisdictions.

3. Vehicle & Embassy Classification
   The Chief’s official vehicle and registered residence shall be temporarily recognized as extensions of the diplomatic mission (embassy or consular premises) of the Maya-We Nation, in accordance with the Vienna Convention Article 1(i) and 22(3).

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Article III – Training & Certification

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1. Internal Certification Requirements
   Officers must complete Maya-We Peacekeeping Training and:

   • Pass national firearm competency evaluations annually.

   • Undergo international law instruction and de-escalation ethics courses.

   • Take oath under the Iron Feather Accord and LEOSA Article Acknowledgment.

2. Taino-Cultural Integration
   Each certification ritual must include a Taíno blessing ceremony (Ko'a Yara ma guáyaba, “The hands protect the people”) as a spiritual binding to peace before arms are granted.

3. Peacekeeping Code of Conduct

   • Arms shall only be drawn for defense or the protection of life.

   • Aggression, coercion, or force outside official defense is prohibited.

   • Violations result in national review, potential revocation, and host-nation cooperation for legal action.

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Article IV – Cross-Jurisdictional Validity

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1. Puerto Rico & U.S. Territory Enforcement
   Per LEOSA and the Supremacy Clause, Puerto Rico and all U.S. states must recognize armed qualified officers of federally compliant law enforcement agencies—including Indigenous diplomatic corps recognized under CIL and UNDRIP.

2. Immediate Protection from Prosecution or Seizure
   No local or territorial law enforcement body may disarm, detain, or prosecute any certified Maya-We officer operating within their lawful scope. To do so violates:

   • LEOSA § 926B

   • Vienna Convention Article 29

   • UNDRIP Article 20

   • Due process under U.S. constitutional treaty law

3. Internal law enforcement operations of the Maya-We Nation, including those covered under 18 U.S.C. §926B and §926C, shall extend protective jurisdiction over recognized kinship communities, specifically the Guainía Taíno Tribe. Such operations remain consistent with federal law, Indigenous treaty rights, and the nation’s security mandate.

4. Misconduct & Accountability
   If any officer is found in breach of lawful use of force or conduct:

   • The Maya-We Council of Wisdom will convene a tribunal.

   • Maya-We Nation will collaborate with host-nation law under joint investigatory frameworks.

   • Penalties range from permanent disqualification to referral to U.S. or Puerto Rican courts as agreed.

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Article V – Enforcement, Registry, and Oversight

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1. National Arms Registry
   A secure internal database shall maintain all officer firearm licenses, serials, and training credentials for:

   • Internal compliance

   • Transparency during official investigations

   • Real-time verification via diplomatic contact portal

2. Verification Line
   All authorities may contact the following for 24/7 verification:

   • Email: info@themayawenation.org

   • Tel: +1 (201) 932-1301

   • Verification Portal: www.themayawenation.org/verify

3. Real-Time Verification
   All credentials shall feature  a SHA-256-authenticated identity code for the verification portal.

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Article VI – Affirmation

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By the will of the Maya-We Nation, this Act is binding, enforceable, and rooted in both cultural heritage and modern international law. It reaffirms our commitment to lawful defense, ethical peacekeeping, and international cooperation.

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"Tiobá guakia'to"-  The arms are lifted not in anger, but in defense of peace.

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