Mexico City
Mexico City’s bike culture is thriving
Mexico City is the biggest city in North America, and like most big cities, it has a lot of cars and traffic. Yet, over the past 30 years, it’s gone from being considered the most polluted city in the world to ranking 999th among global cities for air pollution. A small part of that has been taming traffic and the development of a robust bicycling culture. John Burnett reports from Mexico City.
Shelters for migrants in Mexico City overwhelmed as US changes its asylum rules
Migrants from many countries were previously able to cross the US border on foot and turn themselves in to officials to begin asylum proceedings. But since May 12, it’s become much harder, and those turned down are banned from re-entering the US for the next five years. Many are now trying to secure appointments through a US government app, but spaces are limited.
43 students from a rural Mexican college disappeared 7 years ago. This deep dive delves into what happened to them.
The World’s Carol Hills speaks with the project’s lead producer Anayansi Diaz-Cortes and human rights investigator Kate Doyle from the National Security Archive about an investigation into the disappearance seven years ago of 43 students from a rural Mexican college.
Mexican crooner converts heartbreak into joy — and music
At 24, Silvana Estrada has already established herself as one of Mexico’s most promising singer-songwriters. Her debut album, “Marchita,” or “Withered,” tells the story of how she learned to take care of herself after her first big heartbreak — and find joy in everyday life.