
Mi abuela la curandera (My Grandmother the Healer) - Revisited
Duolingo Spanish Podcast
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The Importance of Trust in Guatemala's Healthcare System
Guatemala has a very hierarchical social structure that dates back to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. This means indigenous and mestizo communities often suffer racism and discrimination. But distrust had never been an issue for healers like Lindez' grandmother. She remembers her grandmother establishing strong relationships with her patients.
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