More indigenous Guatemalans turn to sex work, stoking HIV fears

''They've come here more and more because they can earn four, five, even 10 times what they could make in other jobs,'' said Dr. Marco GarcĂ­a, who runs a nearby clinic offering free HIV/AIDS tests and treatment.

The clinic is treating more indigenous women than ever, he said. In the waiting room, a handful of Maya women, small children in tow, waited for medical treatment on a recent morning. ``They realize the risks of contracting diseases, but ... Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
4.2
by Derek Hawkins - Nov. 28, 2008

Great story. Ties in plenty of factual evidence with real on-the-ground reporting. Shows the impact AIDS has on the women, their villages and the country. Sourcing is diverse. Informative and humanizing, but not sentimental.

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