Rodriguez’s photo-essay documents key moments of the electoral process as lived by members of Sipakapense Civic Committee and the people of Sipakapa, Guatemala, Sept 8-9, 2007. The SCC’s goal is to unite the people to seek political power against the unjust and destructive mining activities in their municipality. The SCC won by just 46 votes.

Sipakapa, San Marcos, Guatemala.

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