Newsrack | Scientists, Frida, resorts, refugees, Salton Sea

1. ‘A lack of humanity’: Hundreds of early-career researchers forced out by Mexico’s science agency” – Rodrigo Pérez Ortega and Inés Gutiérrez report on Mexico’s National Council of Science and Technology and its role in the forced resignation of scientific professionals across the country. The story in Science Magazine

2. ” ‘Timeless’ Exhibit Examines Life and Work of Frida Kahlo” – Angel Idowu reports on “Timeless”, an exhibit at the College of DuPage that will feature 26 pieces from the legendary Mexican artist. Chicago has not enjoyed original Kahlo works in over four decades, and such an impressive inventory is sure to gain attraction. The story in Chicago Tonight.

3. “These 7 Stunning Mexico Resorts are a Must-See” – Shivani Vora reports on seven luxury resorts that Architectural Digest believes are the best Mexico has to offer. From the shores of Los Cabos to the jungles of the Yucatan, AD gives each resort a rundown on rates and amenities. The story in Architectural Digest.

4. “Biden’s New Immigration System Overlooks Mexican Refugees” – Rebecca Maria Torres, Valentina Glockner, Nohora Niño, Amy Thompson, Gabriela García, and Caroline Faria report on the hardships that Mexican asylum seekers face, ranging from Cartel death threats to Biden’s immigration policies that often ignore Mexican refugees. The story in NACLA.

5. “Clock is ticking on dreams of saving Salton Sea with water from Mexico’s Sea of Cortez” – Mark Olalde covers a current environmental campaign to save San Diego’s withering Salton Sea. Interviewing local experts, Olalde reports on the project’s possible solutions, which may be found in the redirecting of water from Mexico’s Sea of Cortez via a network of canals. The story in the Desert Sun.