Sembrando Vida: Seeding Life
Mayan Values are reflected in the government program to support reforestation and repair ecosystems after years of damage from agribusiness and tourism.
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Judge Ociel Baena: Hero/Heroine
In November 2023, Jesús Ociel Baena-Saucedo, Mexico’s first openly nonbinary magistrate, was killed. An interview with the poet Edwing “Canuto” Roldán.
50 Years of the War on Drugs
For 50 years, the US framed the drug crisis as a national security issue rather than as a public health issue, thus the rationale for a disastrous military strategy, explains Patricia Escamilla-Hamm.
Tren Maya: Facts vs Emotional Hype
The whole 1554 km Tren Maya route crosses 330,540 sq. km of rain forest yet destroys less than 35 sq. km of these rain forests
Solidarity Crosses Borders – and Oceans
An interview with author and solidarity worker Dr. Francisco Dominguez on building solidarity with Mexico in the UK.
Mexico’s Opposition Strategy for the Coming Elections
Analysis of the dangers and prospects surrounding one of Mexico’s most importat elections from the México Solidarity Project and Mexico Solidarity Forum.
A Strategic Cross-Border Labor Alliance
A relationship between a U.S. and a Mexican union, forged in the face of NAFTA, has borne fruit over decades of struggle. Two leaders reflect on the importance of international solidarity.
Zapatismo: The Next Act
Leonardo Toledo, a scholar from Chiapas explains how cartel conflict and a glut of weapons are creating a perfect storm in Chiapas, Mexico’s southernmost state and birthplace of the Zapatistas.
SNTE, 80 Years of Corruption & Corporatism
Avila Camacho’s government created it to control teachers, who were heavily influenced by the Communist Party, highlights expert.
Claudia Sheinbaum’s Team: Go & Listen!
An interview with Renata Turrent, public policy expert and member of Claudia Sheinbaum’s pre-candidacy team.