A woman weaves in Santiago Atitlan, Sololá, Guatemala using a traditional backstrap loom. (WNV/Jeff Abbott) On July 9, Kaqchikel Maya weavers in Guatemala gathered in the town of Santiago Sacatepéquez’s central park to celebrate a small victory in their struggle… Read More ›
Racism
Racism and the Race for Natural Resources
Here is a reflection from GSN accompanier Tanya. Entering 2011, an election year for Guatemala, political and social actors are being targeted more frequently and, in the midst of the increasing levels of violence, the land issue rages on. Human… Read More ›
Tackling Racism in Guatemala
There’s an interesting interview with Marta Casaus (cousin of ex-President Alvaro Arzu) on the BBC Mundo website about the issue of racism in Guatemala. Marta Casaus, author of ‘Guatemala: Linaje y Racismo‘, an academic in American history based in Madrid… Read More ›
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