This short piece is taken largely from an internet article written by Esty Dinur. It tells the story of Sra. Juana Mendez Rojas who spoke on VOZ POPULAR a clandestine radio station which often was located on Tajamulco Volcano in SW Guatemala. Today she works with APDENA.Association for the Promotion Prptection and Dev. of Mother Earth.
Juana Mendez Rojas witnesses the results of scorched earth tactics and how this strategy lead to 1,000's of vilages burned or made un-inhabitable.
She is working on Peace Accords, Mayan Isssues, Environmental, Women's Rights.
For a complete aticle by Esty Dinur search using the terms VOZ POPULAR.
Original: Former Guatemalan Guerilla Leader Now Organizes for Change in Mayan, Women's rig