of Palenque is not only threatened by the market transformation, which shrinks local production modes, but also because the armed conflict between Colombian paramilitary and guerrilla groups is affecting its direct surroundings. Outside Palenque, its inhabitants are commonly subjected to racial discrimination and ethnic stereotyping leading to a denial of their cultural values. The increasing influence of commercial media and unsuited school curricula is rapidly eroding the community’s heritage and leads to cultural homogenisation
