El refugio de los warao venezolanos en los bosques de Trinidad y Tobago
Decenas de familias migrantes warao de Venezuela han encontrado un refugio en los bosques de Moruga, en el sur de Trinidad y Tobago
TL;DR
- Dozens of Venezuelan Warao migrant families are living in the Moruga forests of Trinidad and Tobago.
- They initially sought to preserve their customs and now find refuge from military tensions and deportation threats.
- The Warao people engage in hunting, farming, and building stilt houses, living communally and sustainably.
- A Trinidadian, Eric Lewis, known as Cacique Iramo, provides land and supports the Warao community, admiring their lifestyle and environmental ethics.
- Some Warao individuals have registered as migrants but fear their permits will not be renewed, while others are concerned about strained relations between Venezuela and Trinidad.
- Despite challenges like lack of running water, the community shares resources, ensuring food security through collective planting and harvesting.
- Traditions are passed down through elders, and their way of life emphasizes community, ancestral knowledge, and a strong connection to the land.