Author: Andrea Cegna
Democracy at Gunpoint: Violence and Power in Mexico’s Elections
In the first quarter of 2025, there were 104 incidents of violence against political figures in Mexico. Elections are typically the high point of tensions, and they are influenced by power dynamics that sometimes involve murder.
“Almost Impossible for Locals to Live”: Barcelonians Fight Against Touristification
The various associations do not stop with the problem of tourism. They are pushing for a comprehensive rethinking of the city, highlighting how touristification has tremendous consequences for residents, primarily on the cost of living and housing prices, making it almost impossible for locals to live in the city.
Music and Politics in the West: Struggles, Shifts, and the Shadow of Capitalism
There are several examples throughout history of how political struggles intertwined with the world of music. They cross-contaminated each other and grew, regardless of the logic of profit, that came to dominate the industry and society.