Diana Baptista

Mexico

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Articles

In Data: Trump's tough policies alter migration in the Americas

1 month ago | context.news | Diana Baptista

What’s the context? Trump's policies have led to a drop in migration to U.S., while some Latin American countries grapple with newcomers. MEXICO CITY - U.S. President Donald Trump's hardline approach to immigration is changing migration patterns in the Americas and creating ripples throughout the continent, according to a report by the Mixed Migration Centre, a research group.
Trump aid cuts slash help for migrants stuck in Mexico

1 month ago | context.news | Diana Baptista

Muslim migrants stranded in Mexico after U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled all U.S. asylum appointments for migrants waiting in Mexico gather at the Assabil shelter, the only such refuge in Mexico specifically for Muslim migrants, in Tijuana, Mexico January 21, 2025. REUTERS/Jorge DuenesWhat’s the context? Organisations in Mexico working with migrants forced to limit operations as U.S. foreign aid cuts leave thousands stranded.
How Trump surveillance tech can harm U.S. democracy

1 month ago | context.news | Diana Baptista

Security cameras monitor during a pro-Palestinian protest outside Columbia University, in New York City, U.S., September 03, 2024. REUTERS/Adam GrayWhat’s the context?
In Data: Mining disputes rising amid rush for critical minerals

2 months ago | context.news | Diana Baptista

A geologist holds a flashlight as he looks for a mineral inside a cobalt mining site, west of Salmon, Idaho, U.S. May 16, 2024. REUTERS/Carlos BarriaWhat’s the context? Conflicts related to mining projects show lack of local engagement in the energy transition, according to exclusive new data.
Encabeza Morelos denuncias por plagio

2 months ago | reforma.com | Diana Baptista

Diana BaptistaCd. de México (26 junio 2014) .-00:00 hrsMorelos encabeza los registros de denuncias por secuestro y extorsión en el País. Según cifras actualizadas a mayo del Secretariado Ejecutivo del Sistema Nacional de Seguridad Pública (SESNSP), Morelos presenta 3.21 denuncias por secuestro y 10.65 por extorsión por cada 100 mil habitantes.
2024 was the worst year for internet shutdowns around the world

Mar 4, 2025 | context.news | Nita Bhalla |Diana Baptista

What’s the context? With some 300 internet blackouts in 54 states, 2024 was the worst year on record. Myanmar, India, Pakistan, Russia had 70% of them. NAIROBI/MEXICO CITY - Last year was the worst on record for internet shutdowns as governments increasingly used digital blackouts to control and suppress citizen rights, according to a report by Access Now.
IN DATA: How much do rich nations owe Africa for climate damage?

Feb 24, 2025 | context.news | Nita Bhalla |Diana Baptista

A woman reacts as members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) search for the bodies of missing people after flash floods in Kamuchiri village of Mai Mahiu, Nakuru County, Kenya May 1, 2024. REUTERS/Monicah MwangiWhat’s the context? Wealthy nations owe African countries some 50 times more for climate damage than the debt Africa owes them, ActionAid report says.
In Data: How much is climate change affecting your home insurance?

Feb 13, 2025 | context.news | Diana Baptista |David Sherfinski

Two firefighters stand near a burning home during the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, U.S., January 7, 2025. REUTERS/Mario AnzuoniWhat’s the context? Biden administration released a first-of-its-kind look at climate-related risks in homeowners insurance in January.
In Data -Trump 2.0: Mass deportation plan. What's his record?

Jan 24, 2025 | context.news | Diana Baptista

What’s the context? As President Donald Trump kicks starts an immigration crackdown, during his first term he deported fewer people when compared with Joe Biden’s administrationMEXICO CITY - President Donald Trump, who has promised mass deportations targeting some 11 million undocumented migrants, signed a series of executive orders kicking off the crackdown on his first day back in office.
In numbers: What Trump’s mass deportation plan could cost the US economy

Jan 21, 2025 | scroll.in | Diana Baptista

Donald Trump has vowed to start the mass deportation of millions of undocumented migrants as soon as he takes office as United States president on January 20. While Trump has provided little detail on his plans for a major immigration crackdown, economic research suggests it would come at a high cost. The deportation of masses of workers would curb production and tax revenues, hitting key industries, state economies and overall growth, the research shows.