Due to its geographical location, geological and tectonic Guatemala experienced losses in the millions each year, devastating losses and increase their numbers to a scourge that have historically and structurally most of its inhabitants: poverty.
way of commemorating the Day of Natural Disaster Reduction, representatives of indigenous peoples of Guatemala have been expressed regarding the issue in an open space for the National Coordinator for Disaster Reduction-CONRED-roving ambassador Indigenous Peoples and other indigenous entities state, whose purpose is to facilitate recovery, promotion and systematization of knowledge and wisdom of native peoples in relation to disaster risk management from the worldview of the people themselves.
If he fails, the nature respond
Several leaders and ajq'ijab '(indigenous spiritual leaders) agreed that human activity affects the behavior of nature, since there is currently an irrational exploitation of natural resources, affecting the most disadvantaged in socio-economic aspect. The ajq'ijab 'claim that there are sacred mountains that were drilled for road widening, which meant landslides, destruction of property and human losses during the current year, its recommendation was close to nearby communities and spiritual permission before performing any work or maneuver in those places with cosmic energies.
Consequences of Climate disorder Added to earthquakes, hurricanes, storms, landslides, swollen rivers, and other natural events, delegates of indigenous peoples claimed to be victims of drought and they have implications for the poor harvest, malnutrition and diseases that mainly affect children and women. Also felt that activities such as mining and oil extraction are harmful to life, harming not only human beings but also flora and fauna, elements crucial to observe and receive messages from nature before any manifestation of it, as the indigenous worldview.
Given the lack of attention to the proper forms to management to reduce risk from natural disasters from indigenous peoples, coupled with economic and social inequalities in Guatemala, the vulnerability will be hanging around looking for your next potential victims, so you have to wonder whether all disasters are natural or we have a vulnerability and social injustice that has to do with human activity.
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