Today we visited the radio station, Radio Progreso. It is an alternative voice to the government propaganda and has high credibility. Unfortunately, many of their staff members have received death threats.
We then took an eight hour bus ride to meet with activists and government officials tomorrow concerning the destruction of the environment due to mining.
I felt bored and restless during some of the ride, but reminded myself that this is only a minor inconvenience. The trip did have its high points including a spectacular stop along the water.
In chatting with one of the fishermen, I mentioned we were here to learn about the root causes of immigration. He smiled and said, "Imagination." Good answer!
I am looking forward to tomorrow. The area has been heavily armed and many people unjustly arrested. We will have a lot to discuss and learn.
We then took an eight hour bus ride to meet with activists and government officials tomorrow concerning the destruction of the environment due to mining.
I felt bored and restless during some of the ride, but reminded myself that this is only a minor inconvenience. The trip did have its high points including a spectacular stop along the water.
In chatting with one of the fishermen, I mentioned we were here to learn about the root causes of immigration. He smiled and said, "Imagination." Good answer!
I am looking forward to tomorrow. The area has been heavily armed and many people unjustly arrested. We will have a lot to discuss and learn.
Photos by Martin Pineda
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