Indigenous Land Reclamation in Colombia: A Struggle That Speaks to America’s Own Border and Sovereignty Challenges

In the southwestern region of Colombia, Indigenous Nasa children engage in a symbolic yet potent act of defiance. Through rituals involving water splashing and nailing hand-painted signs on reclaimed territory, these youth are not only protecting their ancestral land but also learning to resist the encroachment of industrial agribusiness and violent criminal groups. This grassroots movement is far more than an environmental or cultural initiative; it reflects a clash over sovereignty that resonates deeply with challenges facing the United States today. As armed factions vie for control over lucrative drug trafficking routes once held by demobilized rebels like FARC, Colombian...