Following the release of Florence Cassez, a social network in Mexico calls for the boycott of products from French companies which sell food, cosmetics and clothes, among other products. With three votes in favour and two against, and causing much controversy, the judgement was made in room one of […]
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Hackney, between modernity and crime
Insecurity, crime, unemployment… these are the characteristics of a neighbourhood under the surveillance of more than 1500 security cameras. The rise in housing costs is forcing many residents to leave their homes for other areas. . Ramón Alabau . August 2011, Hackney burns. Hooded citizens take to the streets of […]
Village Market, the Caribbean brought to life in Brixton
Sellers who help customers while dancing, colourful stalls that catch the eye of every passer-by, and a district that wants to wipe out its ‘conflictive’ past. This is the part of London that many, or few, know about. Text and photos by Ramón Alabau After walking only a few steps […]
“Vlad”, by Carlos Fuentes
A modern, Mexican twist on the “Dracula” tale, “Vlad” is equally soaked with satire and horror. In moving the most iconic vampire in literature to modern day Mexico City, Fuentes creates intriguing undertones questioning the problems of the Mexican middle class, and the society’s approach to death. Kim Evans Carlos […]
Carlos Figueroa: “Mexicans are not a united community”
He has come from Mexico, raised a family and for the last year, has run a restaurant in Brixton. He believes that the arrival of more Mexican immigrants to London will strengthen their community. It is his skin colour, his moustache and his accent in particular, that give him away. […]