Agapito stands in a field under the glare of the noon sun in Tlaquiltenango, Morelos, taking a break to talk about his life in el campo. Behind him, men are harvesting jicama. They toss the jicama—a white, slightly sweet root vegetable—into wicker baskets, which they then hoist over their heads. Running to a nearby truck, they throw the baskets to men waiting there, and th (...)
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‘Está Perdido’
The Crisis in Rural Mexico
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Does the church speak out on behalf of the campesinos? Does USAID provide any practical assistance? Does the US sponsor trade agreements with local growers? What help does the Mexican government provide? What is the state of education among the children?
I am afraid all the answers to the above would be negative.