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For migrants trying to reach the United States, the journey through Mexico is the most dangerous part of their trip. From traveling on the top of a speeding train to the bands of thieves and the scammers that prey on the desperation of travelers, migrants face multiple perils. But no threat is more feared than

Sand. The world’s great cities are built of it: The concrete that is used to give shape to buildings, the glass we use for windows and the pavement for roads are all  made of sand. So mountains of sand – nearly 50 billion tons of it – are extracted every year from lakes, riverbeds and

By Letícia Duarte and Nathan Tisdale Corruption is one of the biggest challenges for Mexico, as a tradition of opaque governments and the influence of organized crime influence not just the public sector, but all layers of society. Mexico ranked 126 among 180 countries in Transparency International’s 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index, with 44 percent of

Matabeleland has long been considered one of the regions most neglected in Zimbabwe, largely due to the Gukurahundi Genocide in the 1980s, and the consequences of the Land Acquisition Act passed in the 1990’s, leaving it underdeveloped and underserved. This unique position has made the region a key player in the August 23 national elections,

For communities in many rural regions climate change is a reality that they have to contend with every day, even if they don’t know the term. The noticeable impact on their crops and livestock is an indicator that things have changed. And sometimes even seemingly contradictory occurrences, like floods and drought have a common link.

Brazil recently recognized six new indigenous territories, a significant move to safeguard ancestral lands and the environment. The area granted officially by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva covers a total of 800 square miles, primarily located in the Amazon. This is the first official demarcation of indigenous lands since 2018, indicating a policy shift