Ecoturismo y desarrollo comunitario: el caso de Valentín Natural en el sureste de México

We present the case study “Valentin Natural” promoted by the Mexican government as a successful community-based ecotourism project in southeast of Mexico. From the perspective of local people describe how ecotourismhas changed their lives, particularly as a source of employment and income for the population described. The results indicate that beyond the official rhetoric “Natural Valentine” cannot be considered a success. Ecotourism has not been a source of jobs and income for the population, participation has been limited and important sectors have been excluded from the decision-making process. We conclude that for this kind of projects require consistent long-term public policies that strengthen local capabilities and provide the necessary resources to consolidate ecotourism projects in rural communities in a framework of sustainability.Se presenta el estudio de caso de “Valentín Natural”, promocionado por el Gobierno mexicano como un proyecto exitoso de ecoturismo comunitario en el sureste de México. Desde la perspectiva de los pobladores locales, se describe la manera como el ecoturismo ha modificado sus condiciones de vida, particularmente como fuente de empleo y de ingresos para la población. Los resultados indican que más allá de la retórica oficial, “Valentín Natural” no puede considerarse como un caso de éxito. La actividad ecoturística no ha sido fuente de empleos ni de ingresos para la población, su participación ha sido limitada y sectores importantes han sido excluidos del proceso de toma de decisiones. Se concluye que se requieren políticas públicas coherentes de largo plazo que fortalezcan las capacidades locales y faciliten los recursos necesarios para consolidar los proyectos ecoturísticos de las comunidades rurales en un marco de sustentabilidad

Surgical management of a penetrating drill bit injury to the skull base

Background: Low-energy penetrating brain injuries are rarely encountered in neurosurgical practice. Immediate surgical management remains the primary treatment strategy to control potential bleeding and prevents infectious complications. Case Description: A 28-year-old man presented with an orbital injury with left-sided chemosis, amaurosis, and ophthalmoplegia following an assault. Cranial CT revealed an industrial drill bit causing a penetrating injury to the skull base. The tip of the object reached the petrous apex. CT angiography showed no signs of cerebrovascular damage. The drill bit was visualized through a frontotemporal craniotomy. It was then carefully removed under direct microscopic vision. Postoperative ceftriaxone was administered. The patient was discharged in good condition on postoperative day 6. His vision impairment remained.Conclusion: Timely access to neuroimaging diagnostics and microneurosurgical facilities allows for good outcomes in the surgical treatment of low-velocity penetrating brain injuries. © 2022 Scientific Scholar. All rights reserved