Marshall Poe
Marshall Poe
Raúl Diego Rivera Hernández, "Narratives of Vulnerability in Mexico's War on Drugs" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2020)
Raúl Diego Rivera Hernández, "Narratives of Vulnerability in Mexico's War on Drugs" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2020)
Raúl Diego Rivera Hernández, "Narratives of Vulnerability in Mexico's War on Drugs" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2020)
Wednesday 14th July 2021
Raúl Diego Rivera Hernández discusses the human rights crisis in Mexico's War on Drugs, highlighting the struggles of vulnerable communities.
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Get the buttons here!Human Rights Crisis in Mexico's War on Drugs: A Deep Dive with Raúl Diego Rivera Hernández
We need to know exactly who these victims are, what happened to them, and we need to understand that we cannot make divisions about which lives are deserved to be grievable and which lives do not deserve to be grievable.
Imagine living in a world where crossing a border or reporting the news could cost you your life. In this episode of 'New Books in Drugs, Addiction and Recovery', host Marshall Poe sits down with Raúl Diego Rivera Hernández to discuss his book, 'Narratives of Vulnerability in Mexico's War on Drugs'. This conversation is not just an academic exercise; it’s a sobering look at the real human costs of the ongoing drug war in Mexico.
Rivera Hernández sheds light on three particularly vulnerable groups: undocumented Central American migrants, journalists reporting in perilous regions, and families mourning the loss of loved ones due to severe crimes. Through a mix of contemporary novels, journalistic chronicles, testimonials, and documentaries, he reveals the stark realities these communities face daily. The discussion doesn't shy away from the brutality but instead uses it to highlight the urgent need for empathy and collective action.
One of the episode’s most poignant moments is when Rivera Hernández talks about the concept of 'grievability'—the idea that every life lost to this conflict deserves to be mourned and remembered. This isn’t just about statistics or policy; it’s about human beings who deserve justice and recognition. If you’re looking for a podcast that goes beyond surface-level discussions and dives into the heart of one of today’s most pressing human rights crises, this episode is for you.
It’s an eye-opening journey that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the complexities involved and perhaps a bit more empathy for those caught in the crossfire.