Reciprocal agreements for water: An environmental management revolution in the Santa Cruz valleys
| Authors | Asquith, N. |
|---|---|
| Year of Publication | 2011 |
| Type of Publication | Journal Article |
| Journal | Harvard Review Of Latin America |
| Volume | 2011 |
| Pagination | 58-60 |
| Open Access | Yes |
Abstract
September 21, 1967. A hot wind sweeps tumbleweed through the village of Alto Seco. Women peer from behind drawn shutters, to catch a glimpse of the visitors who arrived earlier in the day. They had walked slowly into the village, carrying immense backpacks. The men made camp in an abandoned house next to a waterhole, and during the evening talked to a group of 15 amazed and silent peasants: The government has abandoned Alto Seco: you have no healthcare, no paved road, and no clean water. But dont worry said Comandante Che Guevara. Were here to help. Were communists.
