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Oaxaca's Paradise Lost: A String of Disappearances Rocks Mexico's Coast

2025-03-22

The idyllic beaches of Oaxaca, Mexico, have been rocked by a series of disturbing disappearances. Ten young adults from Tlaxcala state, aged 19-29, vanished from Zipolite and Huatulco, with nine bodies later found in an abandoned car hundreds of miles away. The case highlights potential links to drug trafficking, real estate development, and possible police involvement, alongside alleged government attempts to downplay the incidents. This tragedy not only threatens the region's vital tourism industry but also raises serious questions about security in Mexico.

The Axolotl's Fight for Survival: A Mexican Tragedy

2025-03-18

Scientists are struggling to find the critically endangered axolotl in the canals of Xochimilco, Mexico City. This unique amphibian, renowned for its incredible regenerative abilities, is one of the world's most studied animals. However, habitat destruction, deteriorating water quality, and climate change have decimated its population. While easily bred in captivity and popular as pets and research subjects, its survival in the wild hangs by a thread. Efforts to restore its habitat face funding and political hurdles. The axolotl's plight reflects the impact of human activity on biodiversity and highlights the urgency of conservation efforts.

Nostalgic Internet: We Never Lost the Toxicity, We Just Forgot It

2025-01-12

A wave of nostalgia has recently swept the internet, with many yearning for a friendlier, simpler online world of 20 years ago. However, this article argues that this nostalgia overlooks the inherent toxicity and problems that existed even then. It explores the evolution of the internet, how platforms became dominated by large corporations, and the proliferation of hate speech and data extraction. Some view the internet as a failed utopia, while others remain hopeful, advocating for solutions such as reclaiming digital sovereignty and supporting self-organized projects to rebuild a kinder, fairer online space.