When an untapped source of oil, gas or other natural resource is discovered, communities are often overjoyed to learn about their new source of wealth. This wealth, however, may also become a source of corruption and conflict, as developers, politicians and others battle over who will benefit. Too often, a lack of media coverage of … Continue reading Tips for reporters covering natural resources extraction
Category: Periodismo / Journalism
The Anonymous Heroes of the Protests in Turkey
(Spanish Version here) In Mexico, there is little talk of the demonstrations in Istanbul. People around me commented on the way in which the Turkish youth were protesting to defend a park, to avoid having a mall built in its place. There was also talk of the violent measures used among the police and the … Continue reading The Anonymous Heroes of the Protests in Turkey
Los héroes anónimos de las protestas en Turquía
En México se habla poco sobre las manifestaciones en Estambul. Las personas a mi alrededor comentaban sobre la manera en la que los jóvenes turcos estaban protestando para defender a un parque, para evitar que se construyera un centro comercial en su lugar. También se hablaba sobre las medidas violentas utilizadas entre los policías y … Continue reading Los héroes anónimos de las protestas en Turquía
MTV Global Streetcast: What Is Your Obsession?
Here's my latest video for MTV Voices, asking people in the streets of Mexico City what was their obsession. It was so much fun recording the interviews, as each person experiences a whole different world than one can see at first sight. And for you my friends, what is your obsession? Aquí esta mi último video … Continue reading MTV Global Streetcast: What Is Your Obsession?
Andrea Arzaba 