Background
Nahua is a radio communicator, he belongs to the Tucta community, in the municipality of Nacajuca. Nahua has worked to document the harm and contamination of oil, mining and hydroelectric companies in indigenous territories. He conducts interviews to spread the word about the environmental impact on these communities as well as the discrimination and threats that they face.
Technology use
They have started using Free Software to setup a radio station. And they have also organized with communities to use other organizations’ free community storage infrastructure to strengthen their information security. They have received workshops on VPN use. They have also created their webpage.
Goals
Transparency in the actions of mining companies.
Create spaces for alternative voices.
Generate alternative communication products.
Create intercultural communication that exposes the realities of the communities.
Threats
Mining companies are threatening those who produce and disseminate information criticizing and/or exposing them.
Threats by drug traffickers to journalists.
Cell phone spying and wiretapping.
Strengths
Nahua has basic knowledge of technology.
He has discovered and learned to use Free Software that allows him to securely store and backup information.
He is aware of threats to digital security and wants to learn how to better protect against them.
Questions
How can we be monitored through our cell phone?
Is there a mechanism to protect our privacy when navigating social networks?
What kind of tools can I use to further protect my security?
