Aniceta’s amaranth: A story of resistance, memory and life in Guatemala
The soil of Rabinal, a small town located in the department of Baja Verapaz, Guatemala, holds stories of resistance and memory. At dawn, the sound of the ‘metate’ grinding stone and the aroma of corn reflect the continuity of an ancient agricultural tradition of the Maya Achi people. These communities have cultivated maize, beans and amaranth for centuries, integrating their cosmovision into planting and respect for the land.
Title of publication: Issue 2 Cultivating health
Author: Luisa María Castaño Hernández
Organization: Rooted in Agroecology and Food Sovereignty
Year: 2025
Country/ies: Guatemala
Geographical coverage: Latin America and the Caribbean
Type: Blog article
Full text available at: https://rooted-magazine.org/2025/04/14/anicetas-amaranth-a-story-of-war-and-resistance-in-guatemala/
Content language: English
