Produced by Dr. Kellie Cavagnaro in conjunction with Dr. Adam Gamwell of This Anthro Life. This dispatch focuses on the work and activism of the Union of Aymara Comunicadoras of Abya Yala (UMA) of Puno, Peru, and their late president, Rosa Palomino. Rest in Power.

In the heart of the Andean region, Aymara women are taking a stand against environmental degradation by emphasizing their deep connection to the landscape. Through their radio and media activism, they have become the driving force behind a region wide movement challenging the presence of extraction industries. But their activism is also reshaping local community politics, gender norms, and power.