
Ep 219 - Working Below Subsistence
Work Stoppage
Struggles of Small Farmers in Mexico
This chapter examines the labor struggles of farmworkers and small farmers in southern central Mexico, focusing on their conflicts with large corporations like Smithfield. It emphasizes the violent repression faced during protests while drawing historical parallels to the film 'Salt of the Earth.' The conversation also critiques the political leadership's failure in enforcing regulations and highlights the broader implications of corporate practices on local farming communities.
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