Easy Podcast - The rise and fall of the Honduran mahogany trade - Easy Español

Easy Podcast - The rise and fall of the Honduran mahogany trade - Easy Español

Author: Easy Español July 9, 2026 Duration: 7:27

The mahogany (caoba) wood is highly-valued for its deep, reddish-brown color, its durability and its workability. During the 18th and 19th centuries, owning furniture and other pieces made from this coveted wood was a symbol of wealth and status. At the time, the main source of mahogany was in Honduras and its trade was a symbol of colonization and exploitation. The location, extraction and transportation of the wood was done by slave labor under terrible and dangerous conditions.

Tune in now to hear the riveting story of la caoba de Honduras and the long-term consequences of the mahogany trade in Central America.


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