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PICT0067
Paramilitaries in civilian clothing were present along the road and at the massacre sites, along with the Colombian army, during the 2nd anniversary event. Paramilitaries in civilian clothing were...
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PICT0075
The women sit peeling yucca and chatting in Wayuu. The women sit peeling yucca and chatting in Wayuu.
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PICT0074
Washing clothes with a half bucket of fresh water, while the goat skin dries nearby. Washing clothes with a half bucket of fresh water, while the goat skin dries nearby.
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PICT0081
The Colombian government defines the Wayuu as a nomadic tribe that is constantly moving, seeking water and food. Thus they cannot be displaced, because they have no roots. The Colombian government...
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PICT0080
"We had to flee. We lost everything- our family, our house, our land, even the pots and pans", she explains. "We had to flee. We lost everything- our family, our house, our land, even the pots and...
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PICT0079
A displaced Wayuu woman tells her story to our group of Colombian and international peace keepers. A displaced Wayuu woman tells her story to our group of Colombian and international peace keepers.
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PICT0078
The testicles are removed, fried up with oil, and served to the father figure of the clan. The testicles are removed, fried up with oil, and served to the father figure of the clan.
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PICT0077
Yucca does not grow in the desert- it is brought in by truck. The only food grown in this inhospitable region is fish and goat. Yucca does not grow in the desert- it is brought in by truck. The only...
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PICT0085
He is blessing the Wayuu people, asking for their safety and protection. He is blessing the Wayuu people, asking for their safety and protection.
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PICT0084
A muisca spiritual leader from the outskirts of Bogota blows the conch shell in the four cardinal directions. A muisca spiritual leader from the outskirts of Bogota blows the conch shell in the four...
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PICT0083
One of the ranches in Media Luna where we hung our chinchorros (hammocks). One of the ranches in Media Luna where we hung our chinchorros (hammocks).
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PICT0082
"Displaced Wayuu families are not an inspiration. They are not asking for handouts of food and water. They want to RETURN HOME to La Guajira. The desecration of thier homes by the military is a...
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PICT0091
Maria tells us that traditional Guajira culture includes marriage at a very young age. Maria tells us that traditional Guajira culture includes marriage at a very young age.
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PICT0090
Koy and Trish have become great friends. Trish is from Newcastle, England, and is a superstar with the Fellowship of Reconciliation in Colombia. Koy and Trish have become great friends. Trish is from...
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PICT0088
An enclosed cemetery in Media Luna, where several massacre victims are buried. An enclosed cemetery in Media Luna, where several massacre victims are buried.
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PICT0087
We gather in the shade to hear the testimony of displaced Wayuu women. We gather in the shade to hear the testimony of displaced Wayuu women.
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PICT0086
The cactus fence is a natural clothesline, complete with its own clothespin needles. The cactus fence is a natural clothesline, complete with its own clothespin needles.
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