| Summary: | This is a recut of a longer documentary "Ahora es el tiempo mas duro". This video by the Women's Commission of UCIZONI (Union de Comunidades Indigenas de la Zona Norte del Istmo) in Oaxaca, Mexico, explores the impact of government social policy and globalization on the lives of indigenous community members in the Tehuantepec Isthmus region, where UCIZONI is based. Community members talk about the changing dynamics of their communities, including men migrating in search of work, and the loss of traditional knowledge, as well as the impact of government policies that encourage dependency on the cities, including increased use of pesticides and chemicals on crops. They also reflect on the implementation of health policy including recurring violations of women's reproductive rights.
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