Latin America Trek: Basecamp

Join the first stage of our 2-year trek around the world to raise global awareness and promote positive change.

January 27, 1999 - Entering the Mayan World!
Mom and daughter hard at work

Reporting direct from Chiapas:
Kavitha reports on the unjust conditions that have led to the Zapatista uprising Kavitha - Chiapas Pt. 1 - Pro-Zapatista Grafitti and More!
And gives perspective to the lives of youth there.
Kavitha - Chiapas Pt. 2 - Kids at Work...No Time for School
Shawn gives an environmentalist's perspective on the rampant deforestation in the Chiapas region.
Shawn - Consequences of Stripping the Land
Klaus gives us one last report from the North and the Aztecs:
Klaus - Climbing in the City of the Gods
What's happening in Palenque?
Try not to laugh as Jamila tells you about her horizontal encounter with the ancient Mayan spirits!:
Jamila - Mayan Mummies of Palenque Were Calling Me!
As we enter the Mayan influenced city of Palenque, we think about how this culture differs from the Aztecs.
Team - Heading Back in Time — The Maya
Abeja reflects on the compromised conditions under which the indigenous people of the Americas live.
Abeja - Entering Palenque, Exploring Indigenous Rights

Next update:

Saturday, January 30, 11pm PST
The Team in Guatemala!

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