Mariana Palau
The Economist's Colombia correspondent, discussing the impact of tourism on indigenous ayahuasca ceremonies.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 23min
No school, hard knocks: developing-world students hit hard
Susanna Savage, an Economist correspondent based in Bangladesh, discusses the grim realities for 1.5 billion students impacted by school closures, shifting from education to labor. Vijay Vethi Swan, U.S. business editor, delves into executive pay, reflecting on how the pandemic might force changes. Mariana Palau, Colombia correspondent, analyzes Cartagena's decision to reject its old tourism model in favor of sustainable practices that preserve culture while addressing over-tourism challenges.
Jul 15, 2019 • 24min
Tip of the ICE work: the immigration raids that weren’t
John Priddo, the U.S. editor for The Economist, discusses the promise of immigration raids under Trump and their psychological toll on communities. Adrian Blomfield, reporting from Kenya, highlights the pitfalls of China's infrastructure investments in Africa, revealing costly failures and public discontent. Mariana Palau shares insights into the transformation of Colombia's ancient ayahuasca ceremonies, examining the clash between growing tourism and cultural preservation, shedding light on the commercialization challenges faced by indigenous communities.
