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Panama's Guna People Face Existential Threats from Rising Seas and Tourism

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Panama's Guna People Face Existential Threats from Rising Seas and Tourism

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  • The Guna people, an indigenous group in Panama, face imminent risks from climate change and mass tourism.
  • Since their first Spanish contact in the 15th century, the Gunas have fought to preserve their identity against numerous external pressures.
  • The community is experiencing coastal erosion, displacing families and pushing them to relocate to the mainland.
  • Despite earning 80% of their income from tourism, they suffer from rising pollution and diminishing natural resources.
  • Guna leader Iniquilipi Chiari warns that the community may cease to exist in a decade if conditions do not improve.

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