Chile’s Arica Carnival | Stories of Resistance Ep. 8

Chile’s largest carnival is an act of resistance. A celebration of multicultural identity and Indigenous roots in a land where soldiers forced assimilation with the barrel of a gun.In this eighth episode of Stories of Resistance, we go to Northern Chile, to the streets of the Arica carnival celebrating Aymara, Quechua, and African culture.Stories of Resistance is a new project, co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Each week, we’ll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.If you like what you hear, please subscribe, like, share, comment, or leave a review.You can also follow Michael’s reporting and support at www.patreon.com/mfox.This story is based on reporting Michael did for PRX The World.Written and produced by Michael Fox.Help TRNN continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterFollow us on BlueskyLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast