Have you ever experienced a blackout? And if you have, how long has it usually lasted? Maybe a few minutes? An hour?
Well, for a small town in Venezuela, this has been the reality for seven years. Santa Catalina is a small river side town with a population of around 1,500 citizens, located in the northeastern state of Delta Amacuro in Venezuela. In 2017, the lives of the people changed, as the town lost its access to electricity and clean water.
The rise of digital nomadism in Latin America has turned cities like Medellín into tourist hotspots, but this growth often leads to gentrification, displacing local residents, and eroding cultural identities. While tourism boosts economies, it frequently fails to benefit disadvantaged communities. This article examines the urgent need for policies that ensure equitable distribution of tourism's financial gains, emphasizing the importance of preserving local culture and community well-being in the face of rapid change.
