Rocinha is the biggest favela, shanty-town, in South-America with about 200.000 inhabitants.
Latin America Caribbean

Poverty in Latin America is declining, but not evenly

Latin America finds itself in an interesting predicament. While only the progressive governments are making progress on poverty alleviation, many countries seem to be moving to the right.

Tallis Boerne Marcus
December 4, 2025
Claudia Sheinbaum Zocalo 1 year
Mexico

400,000 in Mexico City’s Zócalo celebrate one year of Claudia Sheinbaum’s government

In her speech to a full Zócalo, Sheinbaum reviewed her government’s major accomplishments in a year of global turbulence largely amid a US tariff war and military threats

Tallis Boerne Marcus
October 7, 2025
AMLO with children
Mexico

How Mexico lifted 13.4 million out of poverty in six years

Rather than poverty reduction stemming from economic growth, it has been achieved through a redistribution of resources.

Tallis Boerne Marcus
August 27, 2025
Sheinbaum addresses misleading White House statement and offers support to Mexicans in LA
Mexico

Sheinbaum addresses misleading White House statement and offers support to Mexicans in LA

Following comments from the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem that misconstrued Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s comments on the demonstrations against ICE in Los Angeles, Sheinbaum has clarified her position.

Tallis Boerne Marcus
June 13, 2025
“You are not alone”: 350,000 Mexicans mobilize in support of Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico

“You are not alone”: 350,000 Mexicans mobilize in support of Claudia Sheinbaum

Amid looming US tariffs, Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum rallies 350,000 supporters in the Zócalo, reaffirming her commitment to economic sovereignty, social programs, and international diplomacy.

Tallis Boerne Marcus
March 10, 2025
Claudia Sheinbaum hits record 85% approval rating as she assures Mexico is ready to face tariffs
Mexico

Claudia Sheinbaum hits record 85% approval rating as she assures Mexico is ready to face tariffs

With Trump’s tariffs set to begin on March 4, the Mexican president has announced that her country is ready to face the impact of tariffs

Tallis Boerne Marcus
March 3, 2025
50,000 jobs, social programs, and medical centers: Mexico’s response to Trump’s deportation threats
Mexico

50,000 jobs, social programs, and medical centers: Mexico’s response to Trump’s deportation threats

Mexico prepares to support its deported citizens through comprehensive programs while navigating ongoing political challenges.

Tallis Boerne Marcus
February 4, 2025
100 days of Claudia Sheinbaum
Mexico

100 days of Claudia Sheinbaum

With 350,000 in attendance, Claudia Sheinbaum’s Zocalo rally on shows Mexico’s fourth transformation is stronger than ever

Tallis Boerne Marcus
January 15, 2025