Cultural Anthropologist Jennifer Goett joins us to discuss the future Nicaraguan Canal project. This “Zombie Megaproject” has major ramifications in Nicaragua regarding the environment, ownership of land, and cultural preservation of the indigenous and Afro-Nicaraguan communities in its path.
Category Archives: Central America
2016: The Case of Sepur Zarco
The struggle for Women’s Rights achieved an important victory in Guatemala as the traditionally corrupt justice system in that country ruled on a landmark victory for victims of sex slavery during the civil war. We speak with Julie Hartviksen about the extraordinary case of Sepur Zarco.
2016: Berta Caceres Remembered
In light of recent upheaval in Honduras following the assassination of environmental rights activists Berta Caceres of Honduras; we speak today with Beverly Bell from the Institute for Policy Studies and Other Worlds org about the life, legacy and ongoing dangers activist face under the Honduran dictatorship.
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