Cira Pascual Marquina

Cira Pascual Marquina, a researcher and popular educator at El Panal commune in Venezuela, discusses the impact of U.S. sanctions on her country. She defines sanctions as a siege, revealing their devastating effects on food and medicine, and highlights the human cost, particularly for vulnerable populations. Cira also compares Venezuela's situation with sanctions imposed on Cuba and Iran, noting their political objectives and historical origins. Her insights into the functioning of communes provide a glimpse into grassroots resistance and community resilience.