Alexandre Spalaïkovich

Asbestos has been banned for decades in Europe but its effects are still with us. Cleaning up the carcinogenic fibre from our ageing buildings is a colossal task and it is still being produced and sold in many countries worldwide. Unscrupulous companies turn a profit whilst people die from exposure to the harmful substance. Will we ever be rid of asbestos?

Guatemala is one of the most violent countries in the world. 95% of murders remain unsolved and the ultra-violent maras manage drug-trafficking, prostitution and racketeering. After several weeks of negotiation, we gained access to some of these gangs.