Guatemala: Indigenous Village Declares Internet Access a Human Right (fwd link)

[Phillip E Cash Cash]

*Guatemala: Indigenous Village Declares Internet Access a Human Right*

Posted 3 August 2012 23:32 GMT

In the indigenous village of Santiago Atitlan, Internet access has been
declared “a human right” by both inhabitants and local authorities.
Authorities are also implementing a plan to provide free community Wi-Fi to
the entire population so that everyone can benefit from it and exercise
their rights.

The concepts of community and sharing are entrenched in the daily life of
indigenous people in Guatemala. Common spaces, open doors, collaboration
and sharing are the main characteristics of these communities, especially
among small linguistic communities such as the Mayan Tzutuhil indigenous
group in the Highlands of Guatemala. As cultures evolve and adapt to new
discoveries in science and technology, indigenous cultures are embracing
new technologies and adapting their use to accord with traditional
principles. Such is the case with Internet access.

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http://globalvoicesonline.org/2012/08/03/guatemala-indigenous-village-declares-internet-access-a-human-right/
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