Episode Twenty-One: Colombian Resistance: The Struggle for Social and Environmental Justice

About this episode

David reads about the struggles of Colombian communities defending their land and culture against colonial legacies and extractive capitalism.

Episode 21: David reads chapter 8, "Colombian Resistance in Civil Society," written by Valentina Murillo, exploring the struggles of indigenous, Afro‑Colombian and campesino communities defending land, culture and the environment. The episode traces colonial legacies like biopiracy, the rise of social movements such as the Minga, the use of social media as a tool of resistance, and profiles groups like the Nasa, PCN and CNA as well as leaders like Francia Marquez. It highlights collective efforts to protect Pachamama (Mother Earth), demand social and environmental justice, and shows how grassroots dissent offers hope against extractive capitalism and violence.

Topics covered

• Colombian Resistance
• Social Justice
• Environmental Justice
• Indigenous Rights
• Social Movements

Keywords

• biopiracy
• Minga
• social media
• Nasa
• PCN
• CNA
• Francia Marquez
• Pachamama
• grassroots dissent

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Colombian Resistance: The Struggle for Social and Environmental Justice, Colombian Resistance in Civil Society

Places: Pachamama

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