485: The Mennonite colony in Colombia

<p>The migration of a mennonite colony to Colombia's eastern plains is a little-known story worthy of greater coverage due to the environmental and social impacts this has had on the region and the traditional communities found here.<br /> <br /> And yet, hardly anyone has heard about it.<br /> <br /> On this episode of the Colombia Calling podcast (available wherever you get your podcasts), Oscar Parra from Rutas del Conflicto - a website dedicated to bringing you stories about the Colombian conflict not covered in the mainstream press - and journalist Natalia Malaver join me to discuss this topic.<br /> <br /> Hear about the history of the Mennonites in Colombia, their use of a portion of land here, what they are producing and why the Colombian authorities look the other way as deforestation takes place in the name of progress.<br /> <br /> The Colombia News Brief is reported by journalist Emily Hart.<br /> <br /> Check out:<br /> www.rutasdelconflicto.com<br /> and<br /> https://www.instagram.com/greenlybachue/</p>