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irina justicia
Justice
Irina Burgaza

Election Countdown: Contrasting visions for a safer and fairer Mexico

Mexico's upcoming presidential election is marked by the urgent need to address insecurity and violence, central concerns for citizens. This article analyzes the proposals of the main candidates and their contrasting visions for transforming the country's security and judicial system. How do each plan to address these critical challenges and what impact might their policies have on Mexico's future?

prensa
Human Rights
María José Salcedo

Entrepreneurial Journalism: The Hope for Press Freedom in Latin America

Reporters Without Borders' annual ranking shows that several Latin American countries occupy unfavorable positions in terms of press freedom. Despite the challenges, there is hope for the growth of independent and niche journalism, and it is suggested that civil society, universities and the private sector can play an important role in supporting and developing entrepreneurial journalism.

woman doctor
Female Forward
Alexandra Arévalo

Gender does exist in science: inequality in medicine

On International Women's Day, in addition to vindicating the role of women in society, it is also necessary to analyze the state of science for women. The consequences of the lack of inclusion and gender stereotypes are real and tangible: the invisibilization of women in science not only perpetuates the professional gender gap, but also represents a health risk.

mujeres stem
Female Forward
Alexandra Arévalo

Innovation ought to prioritize inclusivity

With automation on the rise and increasing demand for advanced skills, women are in a vulnerable position, facing the real possibility of missing out on job opportunities and being left behind in gendered innovation by not having equal access to STEM careers and technology entrepreneurship.

economia mujer
Female Forwarad
Alexandra Arévalo

Challenges to women's economic freedom

How can women achieve their goals in society, politics or in their profession? Economic freedom means having the freedom to work, to produce, to sell and buy with autonomy. It means living in conditions where no one prevents a person from satisfying her needs, interests and tastes. On International Women's Day, we analyze how this freedom is in Mexico and what actions can be taken to strengthen it.

fco
FNF

Activism and Social Participation are at Risk in Mexico

In the last 5 years, the number of Mexican civil organizations has systematically decreased and the institutional spaces for them to function as a counterweight have been lost. Francisco Rivas, director of the National Citizen Observatory, reflects on how Mexico could benefit from promoting an environment that strengthens Mexican civil society in order to strengthen democracy and institutions in the country.

Ciudad de México
Smart Cities
María José Salcedo

Mexico City: A Smart Megalopolis on the Rise

With two months to go before the elections for head of government in Mexico City, we evaluate whether the CDMX can be considered a smart city, focusing on aspects such as mobility, economy and accessibility. What are the candidates' proposals to address these challenges? What should citizens demand so that living in the CDMX can be truly smart?

Am 29. Mai wählt Südafrika ein neues Parlament.
South African elections
Genesis Cleveland Wayne Alexander

In search of a political match

South Africa goes to the polls on May 29, 2024, as part of the upcoming parliamentary/National and provincial elections. After 30 years of government by Nelson Mandela's party, the African National Congress (ANC), and at the same time, 30 years after the first democratic elections, the party landscape appears more diverse and dynamic. The result of the polls is more uncertain than ever before.

Continent Africa
Italy and Mediterranean Africa
Claudia Luna Palencia

Italy advocates strategic diplomacy with Mediterranean Africa

Italy is strengthening its diplomatic and investment strategy, not only with Mediterranean Africa, but also with the rest of the continent, through its Mattei Plan, which is starting with 5.5 billion euros in investments.

Free trade
AfCFTA
James Shikwati

A beacon of hope or a failed project?

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative stands as a beacon of hope for the continent, signaling a significant step towards economic integration and prosperity for its youthful population. Launched on January 1, 2021, AfCFTA aims to spur industrialization and economic growth across Africa by significantly boosting intra-African trade. By eliminating 97% of tariff lines on goods and services, the initiative seeks to create a single, unified market, fostering competition, improving efficiency, and attracting investment.

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