Ronald Avila Claudio
BBC Mundo journalist who reported on the story of Puerto Casado, a Paraguayan village owned by a South Korean church.
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Aug 2, 2025 • 18min
Why a South Korean church bought a village in Paraguay
Ronald Avila Claudio, a BBC Mundo journalist, reveals the complexities of Puerto Casado, a village in Paraguay bought by the Unification Church. He discusses the contentious land dispute between the church, local residents, and the Paraguayan state. The episode highlights the village's historical struggles, the oppressive control of landowners, and the protests against displacement. Avila Claudio captures the community's fight for stability amid uncertainty and migration, shedding light on a unique and troubling aspect of rural life.
