southern Mexico
Oaxaca trash dump closure wreaks environmental havoc
The closure of Oaxaca’s trash dump in October is wreaking havoc on the environment. As world leaders gather for the COP27 climate conference, Oaxaca’s trash problems indicate just how complicated climate protection can be at the local level.
Thousands of Haitians trying to reach the US are in limbo in Tapachula in southern Mexico
Climate change is contributing to the migration of Central American refugees
Mexico's earthquakes complicate life for Central American migrants fleeing violence
Mexico’s 'Mama Africa' welcomes migrants on a long journey
Mexico experiments with adapting to climate change naturally — and on the cheap
Increasingly, when people talk climate change, they talk about adapting to it. In southern Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala, adaptation could be easier, cheaper and better at preparing for a future of more intense tropical storms and hurricanes.
Should Mexicans in Acapulco stay and fight climate change or give in and leave?
Six months after Tropical Storm Manuel devastated Acapulco, the resort's tourist areas are back to normal. But it's a different story behind the scenes: local residents say the government prefers to move them than build new climate defenses.
Mexicans prepare for Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, festival by making sugar skulls
The art of making sugar skulls for Day of the Dead festivities in Mexico is disappearing as artisans to make them give up the craft or die. Day of the dead is celebrated Nov. 1 and 2.
