Mexico’s supreme court has ruled to protect the wetlands and reef in Veracruz
The Supreme Court’s decision to halt plans to expand Veracruz’s Port is a powerful signal and a victory for local marine ecosystems and communities.
Mexico could pass a law improving the lives of millions of farmed animals
In Mexico, the lives of millions of farmed animals could potentially change for the better if a new law that aims to protect them is approved.
Leydy Pech, the Mayan beekeeper who defeated Monsanto
Leydy Pech, winner of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize for North America, is the beekeeper who defended Mexican Maya land against the agro-industry.
The Earth defenders awarded the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize
Six tales of courage. Six examples to follow. These are the winners of the 2020 Goldman Environmental Prize, the “Nobel Prize for the environment”.
Marichuy, voicing the rights of indigenous peoples, women and nature in Mexican politics
Marichuy was chosen to represent Mexican indigenous groups as an independent candidate in the 2018 elections. Though she didn’t make the ballot her campaign shed light on feminism, indigenous rights and the environment.
Alebrijes, how fantastic wooden animals keep indigenous culture in Oaxaca alive
We speak to Angélico Jiménez from Oaxaca, Mexico, an artist who carves alebrijes. These fantastic wooden animal figures and their unique patterns preserve Zapotec identity and empower his community.
Mexico and human rights, a law on forced disappearances is finally on the way but is it enough?
Mexico’s Senate has approved the law on forced disappearances, badly needed in a country where 30,000 people remain missing. But celebrations might be premature.
How Trump’s wall on the US-Mexico border threatens wildlife
Dagli ocelot ai giaguari fino alle civette nane. Il muro potrebbe avere gravi conseguenze sulla fauna che vive al confine tra Usa e Messico.
Enrique Peña Nieto: “Mexico will not pay for any wall”
La risposta del presidente del Messico ai decreti presidenziali firmati da Donald Trump per la costruzione del muro lungo il confine con gli Stati Uniti.
It’s final, Trump will build the Mexico border wall
Il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump ha annunciato la firma di un decreto presidenziale per la costruzione della barriera al confine con il Messico.