Mexico

Mexico is a country located in North America. It is the 11th most populous country in the world, with over 126 million people. Mexico has a rich and diverse culture, with a blend of indigenous, European, and other influences. Spanish is the official language of Mexico, and the country has a federal presidential representative democratic republic system of government.

Mexico has a long and complex history, and it has been home to many great civilizations, including the Mayans and the Aztecs. Mexico is a developing country, and it has a growing economy, with a significant manufacturing and service sector. Some of Mexico’s major cities include Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey.

Cannabis workers face death and exploitation. California is stepping in after Times investigation
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Cannabis workers face death and exploitation. California is stepping in after Times investigation

ByEyes on Trafficking News

WEAVERVILLE, Calif.  — Acknowledging growing concern over the mistreatment of cannabis workers, California regulators have quietly assembled a team to pursue labor exploitation in the state’s burgeoning weed industry. The new unit, housed within the Department of Cannabis Control, recently solicited help from law enforcement agencies statewide to investigate cannabis operators who coerce or threaten workers,…

Houstonians get birdseye view of locations where human trafficking allegedly occurred
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Houstonians get birdseye view of locations where human trafficking allegedly occurred

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Hot spots in Houston for human trafficking FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has more after some Houstonians get a birdseye view of locations where human trafficking allegedly occurred. HOUSTON – Members of the community spent about two hours Thursday night on a bus ride through the Heights and Oak Forest. With its two major airports,…

How Baltimore-based groups fight human trafficking in Maryland and across the U.S.
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How Baltimore-based groups fight human trafficking in Maryland and across the U.S.

ByEyes on Trafficking News

A young Colombian woman was told being an au pair was a “wonderful opportunity” in the United States — she could take classes and improve her English skills while working as a live-in nanny for an American family. However, after being matched with a family in Prince George’s County, the couple forced her to work…

‘We will help you get additional safety’: More help for domestic violence and human trafficking victims
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‘We will help you get additional safety’: More help for domestic violence and human trafficking victims

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has launched a new program in Florida to help human trafficking and domestic violence survivors feel more secure at home. The program is called Project Protect. It provides doorbell cameras, free of charge, to survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, stalking and sexual violence. The county clerks of court offices…

Heartbreaking abuse of children demands a major shift in outlook – Wisconsin Examiner
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Heartbreaking abuse of children demands a major shift in outlook – Wisconsin Examiner

ByEyes on Trafficking News

News stories about the exploitation of children are particularly upsetting. They violate our most basic protective instincts. How could our society tolerate the systematic abuse of the very young? Yet recent reports on the  trafficking of minors in the United States force us to confront our complicity in a grotesque injustice. The blockbuster New York…

Summary of “Research: Women’s Safety Around the World”, an important article about women’s safety
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Summary of “Research: Women’s Safety Around the World”, an important article about women’s safety

ByBilly Joe Cain

Online harassment and abuse has become an increasingly serious problem in recent years, particularly for women. A recent study conducted by Safety Detectives aimed to investigate the experiences of women in relation to online safety and harassment, and to rank countries based on their safety for women. The study surveyed over 3,500 women from around…

“Bissonnet” movie shines light on human trafficking in Houston
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“Bissonnet” movie shines light on human trafficking in Houston

ByEyes on Trafficking News

Houston – As part of FOX 26 in Focus, we’re taking a look at the widespread problem of People For Sale. By highlighting human trafficking, we seek to shine a spotlight on solutions. Bissonnet Street new movie sheds light on human trafficking in Houston If you’ve never been to the Southwest Houston strip Bissonnet Street…

Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse
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Catholic prevention organization: Mexico ranks first in human trafficking and child abuse

ByEyes on Trafficking News

In a June 2020 Mexican Senate bulletin, Congresswoman Verónica Beatriz Juárez Piña said that Mexico was exporting 60% of child pornography worldwide and that the rate had shot up to 73% during the lockdowns. According to UNICEF, child pornography is one of the most lucrative businesses in the world after drug trafficking, with earnings estimated…

The Stark Reality of Child Trafficking – UNICEF at the University of Michigan
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The Stark Reality of Child Trafficking – UNICEF at the University of Michigan

ByEyes on Trafficking News

By Paighton Gimotty Human trafficking, sexual exploitation, and forced labor take place all across the globe– even here in Michigan. Guided by UNICEF’s principles on child protection, UNICEF UM led an internal education initiative to educate its members about this stark reality. Paighton Gimotty, Ross ‘24, is a UNICEF UM Student Representative and a member…

A fake reality show trailer shines light on the real issue of US child marriage
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A fake reality show trailer shines light on the real issue of US child marriage

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JTA — A three-minute trailer teases a new reality show called “Unseen Housewives,” and features women describing their experiences as child brides in forced marriages. “I was groomed by a pedophile at age 14 and married by age 16,” one of four young women in the trailer tells the camera. “I turned into a housewife…