#124: Myrna Mack Chang: A Fight for Justice in Guatemala

31/03/2025 8 min Temporada 7 Episodio 124

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Episode Synopsis

Myrna Mack Chang was a Guatemalan anthropologist whose commitment to documenting the struggles of indigenous communities put her in the crosshairs of a violent regime. In 1990, she was brutally assassinated for exposing human rights abuses, but her story didn’t end there. Thanks to the relentless pursuit of justice by her sister, Helen Mack, her case set legal precedents in Guatemala and the Inter-American Court of Human Rights. In this episode, we explore Myrna’s life, her work, and the legacy she left behind in the fight for justice. Tune in as we honor her memory and discuss why her story is still relevant today. Don’t forget to subscribe to The LEO Podcast for more stories that matter! BONUS EPISODES Patreon: ✨www.patreon.com/latinamericaneo✨ 👉Website: www.latinamericaneo.org 👉Instagram: @latinamericaneo 🔗LISTEN EN ESPAÑOL: https://anchor.fm/latinamericaneoes 

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