Women of the waters: the fisherwomen who protect the Island of Maré

The population of Ilha de Maré (BA) is very concerned about the pandemic, especially with the arrival of tourists and people from other cities who choose the place to protect themselves from the disease.

Eliete, shellfish gatherer, fisherwoman, quilombola and resident of the Porto dos Cavalos Community, one of the five quilombos that exist on the island of Maré, exposes, in this news item , the difficulties she and other residents face.