Cochamba Water Struggle

Josh MacPhee, organizer

born 1973

Stumptown Printers, printer

founded 1999

Swoon, artist

born 1977

Cochamba Water Struggle, 2005

Portfolio/Series title: Celebrate People's History Poster Series

Where object was made: United States

Material/technique: color offset lithograph

Dimensions:
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 434 x 283 mm
Sheet/Paper Dimensions (Height x Width): 17 1/16 x 11 1/8 in

Credit line: Museum purchase: Elmer F. Pierson Fund

Accession number: 2016.0124.029

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Following an economic crisis in 1999, the Bolivian government sought financial assistance from the World Bank. In exchange, World Bank required the privatization of Bolivia’s water systems. With rising prices many people were at risk of losing their access to water, leading to widespread protests. The young boy in this poster holds a sign that translates to “The water is ours dammit!” reminding us that water is not a privilege, it is a right.