Exploitation in Mexico’s Agricultural Fields Persists Amid Government Inaction

In the heart of Mexico’s agricultural sector, a disturbing reality remains unchanged five years after the formation of the Alianza Campo Justo coalition. Indigenous women jornaleras—migrant farmworkers—continue to endure appalling labor conditions marked by exclusion, violence, and chronic poverty. Their stories reveal a government more focused on political rhetoric than tangible reforms.Why Does Exploitation Persist Despite Official Promises?During a recent press conference in Mexico City, campesinas from Guerrero’s mountainous regions bravely shared firsthand accounts of grueling work under extreme conditions. One woman named Sara recounted having to kneel in muddy fields while nine months pregnant to secure enough food for...