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May 2025
31m 35s

Architects of Change: Mexico's Women Lea...

WG Film
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This week, we explore how Mexico City is challenging the global housing crisis through innovative female leadership. While 26,000 Airbnb listings have transformed the city's housing landscape, primarily benefiting large investors rather than residents, women at the helm of Mexico's government are implementing bold solutions. Their vision includes building on ... Show More
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