Waiting out a hurricane in Veracruz

Four days to go before the opening of the WTO meeting and we are in the port of Veracruz - about three days sail from Cancun - doing some important work with the local people here. We had hoped to leave this port to get to Cancun earlier but the small matter of a hurricane has meant we have to stay here for longer.

It is a little frustrating to wait for the weather but we are not wasting our time. We have opened the ship to the public so they can get a real feel for our life on board. It also gives the crew a chance to practise their Spanish.

With our campaign information about GMOs at hand we can offer the Veracruzians some alternative information on the maize that comes at regular intervals to their home port. It is amazing to see the look of recognition and understanding that comes over people when they realise the mutant food delivered, by forced trade, to their doors by the USA. Wouldn't you want to know the truth?

Once the weather clears we will be on our way again to bear witness to the madness that is the WTO. A body that we did not elect or ask for and yet is making huge decisions about fundamental issues for our existence. If I think about it long enough I am terrified. My future, your future, our future in the hands of an elite, undemocratic, out of touch, group of suits.

I'm grateful that at least I have the opportunity to protest with Greenpeace against this legalised crime against humanity and you can too.

Get active, get informed find out your own truth before it is too late.

Emily is the radio operator on the Greenpeace ship Arctic Sunrise

Learn more about genetically engineered maize contamination in Mexico (PDF, 148K)