Diego's Rebirth
A personal story of redemption in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, formerly one of the most violent cities in the world.
A personal story of redemption in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, formerly one of the most violent cities in the world.
Until his death, community activist Miguel Ángel Jiménez Blanco used social media to organize against political corruption in Mexico.
Méxicoleaks has uncovered a number of major scandals since its launch.
“All social activists meet a similar end, so there’s no way to avoid it. Go to jail for life, or be killed. Two fates.” Miguel Ángel Jiménez Blanco ended up dead.
For Miguel Angel Jiménez Blanco, Mexican political activist and organizer, all social fighters have a similar end: Go to jail or be killed. Two fates. On August 8, one was chosen for him.
Mexicans increasingly turn to technology—ranging from a simple cellphone to anonymous whistleblower websites—to fight their country's history of corruption and tainted elections.
Transgender women in Tijuana have little access to sexual health services, and HIV infection rates are among the highest seen in any community.
Police learn from HIV/AIDS specialists about new drug laws and strategies to prevent viral spread to heroin users and themselves.
In Tijuana, ending AIDS seems a distant goal. The area lacks the necessary leadership and resources to fight the virus.
Heather Pringle explains the history of contact between European and indigenous Mexicans, Central Americans, and South Americans, tracking the historical spread of disease and warfare.
Photojournalist Dominic Bracco II talks about the difficulties in gaining access to the lives of commercial shark fishermen on the Mexican Pacific coast.
Photographer Dominic Bracco II documents the lives of commercial shark fishermen off the Pacific coast of Mexico.