The New Faces of the Favela
Young people from the favelas can be so much more than just members of a drug gang.
Latin America
An Armchair Hits the Road
Travelling with an armchair certainly presents some challenges. But it results in the very best stories.
Interview with Judith Torrea: How Many Deaths for One Gram of Cocaine?
Drug trafficking, one of the largest businesses of the world, causes too many deaths in Mexico.
Interview: "The Whole System has Been Infiltrated"
Drug trafficking: the criminalisation of policies and politisation of crime
Your Voice at the Border
What do refugees expect of peace in their homelands? A radio programme is trying to improve the situation of Columbian refugees in Ecuador.
Can Movements Govern?
Ecuador's indigenous movement is one of the most powerful social movements worldwide. The transition into political office can, however, be a difficult one.
21 Years Later
Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital has to cope with chaotic public transportation. Reforms are caught between corruption and opportunism - but progress is made.
A Soundtrack for Latin America
The genre cumbia is not as well-known around the world as salsa or reggaeton. Yet it is considered the more authentic music.
Resist the “Snack Attack”
Carlos A. Monteiro warns of the dangers of ultra-processed foods, noting that our personal and social well-being is at risk.
Land, Protest and Tenure Security
Monopolization of land ownership is driving up poverty and vulnerability in Brazil's rural areas. On the governance of tenure.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly?
The expansion of big retailers in developing countries poses a challenge for food security.
Preserving Our Land
Seed banks are a vital insurance for smallholders’ livelihood. A journey to Santiago Yaitepec shows the need and benefits of local, agricultural self-aid.
A Traditional Shareconomy
Indigenous communities in the Andes traditionally manage commons such as water. Their potential is still not exhausted.
“Carbón en el Agua!”
In his documentary “La Buena Vida”, Jens Schanze depicts the Colombian Wayúus’ fight for their land against supranational energy corporations. A review.
Fight for Rio’s Streets
In Brazil Graffiti is a weapon of the poor and disinherited. Artists are reclaiming the streets, using their fame to build and educate their communities.
Punishing the Informal
The prison rates in Mexico City are higher as during authoritarian rule. A side effect of economic transformation, argues Markus-Michael Müller.
Fighting Machismo
Sexual assaults happen daily in Mexico City, and frequently on public transportation. The Inmujeres organization is fighting for women’s rights and safety.
Much Upgrading, Little Effect?
More than half of Nairobi lives in slums where they face stalled projects and poor service. But improvements could be made.
The Resilience Revolution
Terrorism, earthquakes, violence – global cities face various threads. 100 Resilient Cities helps them to be prepared.
Understanding Crime
Crime in Mexico City is a multi-layered problem. We asked two experts to break down the figures and cut through the complexities.
The People of Tepito
Tepito is Mexico City’s most notorious quarter. While the media generally focuses on violence and crime, Francisco Mata portrays the barrio’s inhabitants.
Dangerous Waters
Beyond the world’s attention, violent crimes take place on unstable ground: Child piracy creates a legal dilemma that puts vulnerable juveniles at risk.
Coffee Instead of Coca
In Peru many farmers grow Coca to generate an income. After facing ruin when her crops were destroyed, Moly Checya has found a better alternative.
The Pocket Doctors
Uganda’s tech industry is booming – health apps being one successful part of it, but funding is still challenging.
Standing with God to End Oppression
Liberation theologians use Christianity as weapon in the fight for the poor. And in a way, even the pope is on their side.
A Global Option
Ever more sophisticated robots are taking over jobs. Poverty might follow in step. But there is a concept, often derided as socialist utopia that could help.