Mexico City provides a full range of utilities and other municipal services to its wealthier and middle-class residents. However, many poorer neighbourhoods lack safe drinking water, proper housing, electricity, and sewer systems. Conditions are most deplorable in theciudades perdidas, where overcrowde...
Las Cruces and the Canal Concept As early as 1533, advisors to the Spanish king suggested a route connecting Panama City to the town of Cruces, on the banks of the Chagres River. Dubbed the Camino de Cruces, or the Las Cruces Trail, this would become the first intercontinental road. From...