Sofía Pacheco-Fores

Dr. Sofía Pacheco-Fores, a bioarchaeologist at the University of Minnesota, specializes in understanding ancient migration in Mexico. In a captivating discussion, she delves into how biogeochemical methods reveal insights about migrant identities and experiences. Sofía defines identity-based violence and illustrates how migrants faced challenges during the Epiclassic political upheaval. She reveals that many non-locals lived in central Mexico prior to their deaths and shares her ongoing research projects in Oaxaca and other regions, all while sprinkling in her love for cooking tamales.