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Mayela Sánchez
Senior Reporter
Mayela Sánchez joined Global Press in Mexico in 2012. As a reporter, she has covered a wide range of topics, from labor rights, lack of government transparency, and water insecurity to migration, urban development, and human rights violations.
Articles
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Human Rights
Mexico’s Spike in Asylum Applications Causes Long Delays – But Many Migrants Can’t Afford to Wait
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Arts
‘Imagining Colorful Lines’ – Mexican Football Player with Visual Impairment Finds New Future in His Sport
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Human Rights
Mexican Community Wins Fight for Water Supply, Gains Protection From Water Politicization
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Migration
As Candidates Spar Over Trade and Immigration, Mexicans Anxiously Await U.S. Election Results
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Human Rights
Mexico Tallies People with African Roots, But Afro-Mexicans Say Society Still Ignores Them
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Human Rights
Rights and Risks: Mexico City Organization Promotes Dignity, Offers Services for Sex Workers
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Education
Dry Sinks and Toilets Plague Many of Mexico’s Public Schools, Forcing Government to Fix Pipes and Install Water Fountains
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Education
As Mexico’s Teen Fertility Rate Rises, Activists Urge Wider Education, Dissemination of Contraceptives
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Health