The Impact of Climate Change on the El Bosque Community in Tabasco, Mexico The Radical Change Faced by the El Bosque Community The El Bosque community in Tabasco, Mexico is facing an uncertain future due to the devastating impact of climate change. Rising sea levels have resulted in the loss […]
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“Mexico’s Climate Crisis: A Harbinger of Displacement for the Future”
Rising Sea Levels and the Uncertain Future of El Bosque Community in Tabasco, Mexico The Impact of Climate Change on El Bosque The El Bosque community in Tabasco, Mexico, is facing an uncertain future due to the devastating effects of climate change. Rising sea levels have led to the erosion […]
Editorial Exploration: Examining the importance of protecting migrant rights during the Americas summit in Mexico and the need for states to make firm commitments. Title: “Defending the Vulnerable: Ensuring Migrant Rights at the Americas Summit in Mexico”
States in the Americas Must Seize the Opportunity to Address the Situation of Migrants and Refugees: Responding with Human Rights Perspective Introduction Amnesty International has called upon states in the Americas to prioritize the protection of migrants and refugees during the upcoming summit in Chiapas, Mexico on October 22. In […]
Mexico’s Ayotzinapa Case: Authorities’ Obstacles to Truth and Justice
Setbacks in Ayotzinapa investigation threaten access to truth and justice, Amnesty International warns Nine years after the enforced disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa students in Mexico, Amnesty International has expressed concern over recent setbacks in the investigation that could hinder access to truth, justice, and reparation for the victims and their […]
Activists Fight Against Destructive Deep Sea Mining off Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Activists Protest Deep Sea Mining off Pacific Coast of Mexico Overview Greenpeace Mexico activists climbed aboard the deep sea mining ship Hidden Gem, anchored in Manzanillo Bay in the State of Colima, to protest against the destructive plans of Canadian miner The Metals Company. The company aims to mine the […]
The Criminalization of Environmental Defenders in Mexico: Suppressing the Right to Protest
New Report Highlights Disproportionate Use of Criminal Law Against Environmental Defenders in Mexico The Threat to Peaceful Protests and Advocacy for Land, Territory, and Environment Amnesty International recently published a report titled “Mexico: Land and Freedom? Criminalizing defenders of land, territory and environment,” revealing the alarming trend of the disproportionate […]
Mexico’s Landmark Ruling: Supreme Court Paves the Way for Nationwide Abortion Decriminalization
Mexico’s Supreme Court Orders Federal Decriminalization of Abortion On September 8, 2023, Mexico’s Supreme Court ruled that Congress must eliminate federal criminal penalties for abortion, marking a significant victory for human rights in the country. This ruling came after leading reproductive justice organization GIRE (Information Group on Reproductive Choice) filed […]
The changing tide: Mexico’s 12th state decriminalizes abortion
Mexican State Becomes 12th to Decriminalize Abortion: Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Rights to Health, Reproductive Autonomy September 6, 2023 By Introduction In a historic decision, Mexico‘s Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion in the state of Aguascalientes, making it the 12th Mexican state to remove criminal penalties for abortion. This ruling, […]
Mexico’s States Must Take Action to Ensure Equal Legal Capacity
Mexican States Must Act on Legal Capacity ‘Guardianship’ Provisions to Promote Equal Rights for Individuals with Disabilities and Older Adults Background On April 24, 2023, the Mexican Congress abolished guardianship at the national level through the national civil and family procedure code, allowing all individuals aged 18 or older to […]