Lina Pinto-García
Postdoctoral fellow in the Connected Minds program at York University in Canada, and a research affiliate of the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography at the University of Oxford. Author of "Maraña: War and Disease in the Jungles of Colombia".
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May 31, 2025 • 1h 5min
Lina Pinto-García, "Maraña: War and Disease in the Jungles of Colombia" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Lina Pinto-García, a postdoctoral fellow and author, takes listeners through the complex relationship between war and the skin disease cutaneous leishmaniasis in Colombia. She reveals how this disease, linked to the armed conflict, affects both state soldiers and guerrilla members. Pinto-García introduces the concept of 'maraña' to describe the intertwined nature of health, conflict, and societal stigma. She also discusses the geopolitical implications of glucantime, the treatment for leishmaniasis, highlighting how disease and warfare shape each other in profound ways.
May 31, 2025 • 1h 5min
Lina Pinto-García, "Maraña: War and Disease in the Jungles of Colombia" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Lina Pinto-García, a postdoctoral fellow in anthropology and author of 'Maraña,' dives deep into the intricate connection between war and disease in Colombia. She unveils how leishmaniasis, a skin disease transmitted by sandflies, intertwines with the historical context of Colombia's armed conflict. Pinto-García shares her personal journey from biologist to anthropologist, emphasizes the social stigma surrounding the disease, and discusses the politics of treatment, including the implications of pharmaceuticals like glucantime in war zones. Her insights reveal the complex narratives shaping health and resilience amidst turmoil.
