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Maya Health in the Days of Deportation Discussion and the case example of Colectivo Vida Digna, Guatemala

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Health inequalities and health racism have a long history in the Americas, as in Guatemala and the United States. Drawing upon testimonies and case examples from the Maya non-profit Colectivo Vida Digna [Guatemala]. Barillas-Chon reveals how some Maya in Guatemala have organized to overcome historic and current challenges and are now working with Maya who have returned from the US.

Source: Maya America Journal of Essays Commentary and Analysis

DOI: 10.62915/2688-9188.1200

Author: David W Barillas Chon

Institution: University of Northern Colorado

Language: English

Topic: Indigenous Health, Education, and Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4417525526

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