Tracy L. Barnett

Tracy L. Barnett is an independent writer, editor and photographer specializing in environmental issues, indigenous rights and sustainable travel. As a bilingual author and journalist, she has written in English and Spanish for a wide range of magazines and newspapers including the Washington Post, BBC, USA Today, National Geographic Traveler en Español, Esquire Latin America, Thomson Reuters and Huffington Post. More details can be found here.

 

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Guadalupe Lara in her home in Guadalajara, Mexico, with a copy of her memoir. A framed photograph of the historic Arcediano Bridge, which was destroyed during dam construction, rests at her side. (Tracy L. Barnett)

Defending her village, consecrated woman lost everything but stopped a dam

Though the dam that would have flooded it was canceled, the village of Arcediano was still razed. More than 15 years later, Guadalupe Lara continues to fight for others in Mexico who face a similar fate.

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