Gender-based violence has been a grave issue in Mexico for many years. However, in recent decades the number of femicides committed have increased exponentially. In fact, since…… Read more “Protecting Women Against Violence and Preventing Femicides – Is Mexico Unwilling or Unable?”
Category: Latin America
“Remain in Mexico”: A Massive Unchecked Violation of the Rights of Asylum-Seekers Under International Law
This article demonstrates the profound impacts of the United States’ Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) or “Remain in Mexico” policy on transitory migration flows through Mexico, on the…… Read more ““Remain in Mexico”: A Massive Unchecked Violation of the Rights of Asylum-Seekers Under International Law”
Panama: The Imperiled Link in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor
The Mesoamerican Biological Corridor is a geographic and political project that plays a crucial role in maintaining the biodiversity of the flora and fauna of the western…… Read more “Panama: The Imperiled Link in the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor”
Water, Sanitation and Health in Informal Settlements: Health and Community-Based Approaches to Tackle Tuberculosis Among Lima’s Urban Poor
Urbanization worldwide has led to an increasing number of urban poor, often resulting in a surge of informal settlements. Poor living conditions and the lack of water…… Read more “Water, Sanitation and Health in Informal Settlements: Health and Community-Based Approaches to Tackle Tuberculosis Among Lima’s Urban Poor”
The differences in the Educational Achievement of Indigenous Students in Guatemalan Primary Schools
This paper analyses the differences in the academic achievement of indigenous and non-indigenous children that attend primary schools in Guatemala. A decomposition procedure suggests that a relatively…… Read more “The differences in the Educational Achievement of Indigenous Students in Guatemalan Primary Schools”
