The last candelilleros

FSC / Luis Felipe Rivera Lezama
The Mexican shrublands of Coahuila are home to a small community that is proving how responsible harvesting and sustainable trade can thrive even in the most challenging environments. Martín Cazares was 12 years old when he first discovered that the shrubland ecosystem could make you prosper economically... or kill you in the attempt.
Mexico candelilla
FSC / Luis Felipe Rivera Lezama
February 6, 2026
Category : Stories