Apr 5, 2021 | Politics & Society
COVID-19 is a truly global pandemic, but the threats to the health, wellbeing, and economic prospects of people are particularly salient across Latin America. Two countries, in particular, Brazil and Mexico, are feeling the brunt of the pandemic more so. Doug Becker...
Nov 29, 2018 | Politics & Society
By Kai Thaler Kai Thaler outlines what needs to be done to resolve the Central American migrant crisis. On Sunday, the US Border Patrol fired tear gas into Mexico at migrants, including children, attempting to enter the US near the San Ysidro border crossing between...
Oct 5, 2018 | Business & Economics, Politics & Society
By Amanda M. Countryman Amanda M. Countryman explains how the “new” NAFTA is different from the old one. On Sept. 30, the U.S., Canada and Mexico reached a deal to scrap NAFTA and replace it with a new trade accord, narrowly meeting a self-imposed deadline...
Aug 30, 2018 | Business & Economics, Politics & Society
By Dr Yadira Ixchel Martínez Pantoja Yadira Ixchel Martínez Pantoja investigates whether New Zealand’s relationship with Mexico has been neglected. Mexico and New Zealand’s bilateral relationship is relatively young with only 45 years of diplomatic relations....
Jun 25, 2018 | Politics & Society
With reports of indefinite detentions and children being separated from their families at the United States border, Maria Armoudian explores how we got here, what the legal and political ramifications are, and what happens next for America with Kevin Johnson and David...
Sep 8, 2017 | Science & Technology
By Yadira Ixchel Martínez Pantoja Yadira Ixchel Martínez Pantoja looks into whether the US Department of State promotes GMOs in Mexico. Mexico’s national identity is tied to corn. Maize is the main food staple, the basis of Mexican cuisine, and the central crop for...