Mexico
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Many coffee farmers, like this boys parents, are hit by constantly changing coffee prices.
Corruption, poor human rights and unfair trade are rife in Mexico. And despite promises of social justice and reform, many people are disappointed at the slow pace of change.
At local level, corruption is entrenched and judges are often bought off by wealthier parties. Many police and prison officers operate amidst a culture of brutality, and are rarely held to account. Indigenous communities in the south continue to suffer the impact of ongoing military and paramilitary violence, and human rights lawyers, as well as church and social activists and journalists, are subject to intimidation and death threats.
The government's focus on free trade as a means to increase economic growth has in fact led to worsening labour conditions, small businesses going bust, and an overall increase in poverty for most.
Our work in Mexico supports indigenous farming communities, health & human rights programmes, and improving labour conditions and rights.
