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25 Oct 2016 6 minute read

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The story behind the EZLN’s decision to enter Mexico’s presidential race

If their candidate wins, they’ll be the country's first female president, but not the first indigenous person to hold the...

24 Oct 2016 3 minute read

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Two decades of struggle: Mexico’s Indigenous Congress, in images

This year’s gathering became a celebration and a moment of soul searching for Mexico’s indigenous movement. Ryan...

29 Sep 2016 5 minute read

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Ayotzinapa two years on: Mexican activists are exhausted, angry and united

To mark the second anniversary of the massacre, New Internationalist was on the ground in Mexico City,...

1 Sep 2016 5 minute read

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The fight goes on: Workers’ struggles and successes from around the globe

Around the world, trade unions are facing fierce repression. But workers are still uniting to stand up for their rights and,...

15 Aug 2016 3 minute read

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The Zapatista's CompArte art festival in images

Over a thousand artists gathered in Chiapas, Mexico for an art festival for humanity. Ryan Mallett-Outtrim...

1 Jun 2016 1 minute read

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Knocking Trump’s ego down to size

Mexicans have found the perfect way to show Donald what they think of him.

1 Dec 2015 3 minute read

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Worldbeaters: Enrique Pena Nieto

The Mexican president may look like butter wouldn't melt... but looks can be deceiving.

29 Sep 2015 1 minute read

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When tax meets game-changing politics

In this podcast, the Tax Justice Network look at the intersection of tax and game-changing politics.

27 Aug 2015 1 minute read

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Sun, sea and tax

In this podcast, the Tax Justice Network look at tax dodgers from Mexico to Brazil.

8 Apr 2015 9 minute read

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Those who couldn’t be there

Thousands attended the World Social Forum in Tunis last month. But, says Giedre Steikunaite, we mustn’t...

19 Feb 2015 4 minute read

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‘The parents need certainty and they need proof’

Jen Wilton reports from Geneva, where the UN has been grilling Mexico over its handling of 43 missing...

8 Jan 2015 6 minute read

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Mexico’s ‘worst environmental disaster in modern times’

Jen Wilton investigates the murky waters of an August 2014 chemical spill which is still rocking the boat in...

11 Dec 2014 4 minute read

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‘You took them alive, we want them alive!’

In Mexico, the disappearance of 42 students has mobilized an entire country against a failing government. Andalusia...

1 Oct 2014 3 minute read

This article is almost nine years old.

Country profile: Mexico

Some analysts believe this is 'Mexico's moment'. Is it? Russell White takes a look.

4 Apr 2014 4 minute read

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Cancellation of Mexican wind farm highlights flaw in green transition

Jen Wilton reports on an important case study.

30 Dec 2013 3 minute read

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The top 10 web articles of 2013

Lydia James compiles a list of your favourite New Internationalist blogs and features over the past...

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