“As many of you know, Juan Luis started a coffee cooperative in his hometown of Union Cantinil, Guatemala about 15 years ago. His goal then was always to bring together the farmers as a group to help them collectively earn more for their coffee and build a better life for themselves and their families. He never gave up on that dream and that remained his goal when he started La Coop.
Last week 27 farmers (Juan’s father included) loaded up their coffee in Guatemala to send to us here in D.C. They were paid above market price for their coffee as Juan always intended when he formed the cooperative- to make sure they are not just getting by, but earning a living. Many of them came together proudly to pose for the above photo after turning in their coffee to begin its journey to us here in DC. They went out to celebrate that afternoon, filled with joy and pride to know that their hard work had paid off and that Juan never gave up on his dream of helping them build a better life for t
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Leading newspaper editors and publishers from around the world have paid tribute to the Guardian, saluting its independence, influence and investigative courage as it celebrates its 200th anniversary.
Publishers from Hong Kong to Denmark, the US to Brazil remarked that the Guardian had remained true to its roots as a liberal voice championing reform.
“When you have been around 200 years as a media institution, that means you have something enduringly valuable to offer the public,” said Marty Baron, the former editor of the Washington Post, who retired in February. “The Guardian surely does. Its spirit of vigorous, independent, public-spirited journalism is a source of admiration and inspiration.”
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The stopgap budget will fund the agriculture sector until the new Common Agricultural Policy comes into force in 2023. Protestors blocking roads in Jaén. Photo: Asaja Jaén.
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Hundreds of olive growers joined demonstrations in Jaén this week to protest a stopgap measure to fund the agriculture sector until the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) comes into force in 2023.
The previous CAP expired at the end of 2020. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food argues that this new funding will allow for a seamless transition into the next agreement.
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