Tag: Mayan

Guatemala – coping with COVID-19

May 24, 2020

During this turbulent time globally, I have had an interesting perspective on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic economically, socially and politically. I live in Guatemala, and when the first case finally hit the country later than most of the world on Friday 13th March (unlucky for some), and President Giammattei subsequently shut down the … More Guatemala – coping with COVID-19

Guatemala – Adapting to Machismo

November 19, 2017

As has been highlighted through recent media campaigns and revelations, it’s fair to say that every woman everywhere has experienced sexual harassment – be this unwanted attention, looks, remarks, or serious assaults. Being in Guatemala, this has been interesting for me, trying to navigate cultural differences versus unacceptable behaviour. Guatemala is plagued by a hugely … More Guatemala – Adapting to Machismo