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International Labor Organization’s Convention 169 Helps Legalize Land Grabs on Indigenous Territories

Indigenous peoples' territories are some of the few places where natural resources are preserved throughout the world. In fact, they protect about 80 percent of the planet's biodiversity but are legal owners of less...

Panamá: Ngäbe-Buglé indigenous region at risk of disappearing

Photo: Santiago Navarro F. Translated by Alfie Lake A few logs and interlaced planks give shape to two walls holding up a few pieces of metal sheeting; this is a makeshift hut. In the background two...

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Maya Train Will Cause Significant Increase in Electricity Consumption in the Yucatán Peninsula

The Yucatán Peninsula will be the region of Mexico with the greatest increase in electricity consumption; the Maya Train will intensify tourism and the expansion of industrial activities.

Communities of the Choluteca Region Denounce the Contamination of Water Caused by Irregular Landfill Operation

Communities of the Choluteca region of Puebla demand the definitive closure of the landfill which is contaminating local wells and water sources.

With Plan Sonora and Nearshoring in Mexico, the United States Seeks to Counter Chinese Industry

Infrastructure in northeast Mexico strengthens key sectors of the US economy in its competition with China.