Mexico

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?

It’s been two years since the Mexican Congress began working on the General Law on Enforced Disappearances, but despite the arrival of the Senate’s approval on the 27th of April there’s still a long way until Mexico becomes accountable for the over 30,000 people who are currently missing. The bill still awaits consideration on the part of the Chamber of