Mexico

Mexican World Heritage Site Falls Victim To Sprawl

Xochimilco (the “Venice of the New World” located 20 km from Mexico City), a World Heritage Site designated in 1987, is threatened with removal from the list because of the impacts of pollution, erosion, and urban sprawl.

December 7, 2004 - The Courier-Journal

The Wal-Mart At Teotihuacan?

Wal-Mart begins construction on a new store north of Mexico City, next to the pyramids of the ancient city of Teotihuacan. For some, the symbolism is too great as Wal-Mart becomes Mexico's largest private employer.

October 18, 2004 - Counterpunch

Giuliani To Fight Crime In Mexico City

Former mayor of New York City, Rudolph Giuliani, is hired to fight crime in Mexico City.

October 16, 2002 - The Guardian Unlimited

Sprawl Threatens 'Venice Of The New World'

Overpopulation and urban sprawl threatenes historic zone in Mexico City.

September 19, 2002 - The Christian Science Monitor

Traffic Congestion And Politics In Mexico

More public transport is needed but will politics get in the way?

May 29, 2002 - The Economist

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