About Erica Sanchez

Erica Sánchez is the Spanish Editor at Global Citizen. She is a former BuzzFeed contributor and translator and a 2017 Tow-Knight Entrepreneurial Journalism CUNY Fellow. Her DNA test clearly shows she is a Global Citizen: from Europeans to Native Americans, she, amazingly, has ancestors all around the world!

Stories

  1. Article: Rising Temperatures Could Kill More People Than All Infectious Diseases Combined: Study
    Health

    Rising Temperatures Could Kill More People Than All Infectious Diseases Combined: Study

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Erica Sanchez|Aug. 4, 2020

    Countries invest in disease prevention. Why not invest in climate action, too? Read more

  2. Feature: The 3rd Annual Latin American Foto Festival Focuses on COVID-19, Inequality, and Resilience
    FeatureCitizenship

    The 3rd Annual Latin American Foto Festival Focuses on COVID-19, Inequality, and Resilience

    By Olivia Kestin  and  Erica Sanchez|July 28, 2020

    The best photographers in Latin America are displaying their work. Read more

  3. Article: This Organization Is Working to Bring Food to Mexico’s Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19
    Food & Hunger

    This Organization Is Working to Bring Food to Mexico’s Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19

    By Erica Sanchez|July 23, 2020

    Bancos de Alimentos de México is ensuring people in need have access to food during the COVID-19 pan Read more

  4. Article: Femicide Is Rising in Mexico as Government Denies Risks of Gender-Based Violence
    Girls & Women

    Femicide Is Rising in Mexico as Government Denies Risks of Gender-Based Violence

    By Erica Sanchez  and  Leah Rodriguez|July 22, 2020

    Femicide rates increased by 7.7% compared to the same timeframe last year. Read more

  5. Article: Murder of Indigenous Girl in Paraguay Sparks Outrage and Calls for Action Against Sexual Violence
    Girls & Women

    Murder of Indigenous Girl in Paraguay Sparks Outrage and Calls for Action Against Sexual Violence

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Erica Sanchez|July 17, 2020

    "The state does so little." Read more

  6. Article: Artistas concientizan sobre la amenaza del COVID-19 en los centros de detención de inmigrantes en Estados Unidos
    Citizenship

    Artistas concientizan sobre la amenaza del COVID-19 en los centros de detención de inmigrantes en Estados Unidos

    By Erica Sanchez|July 9, 2020

    Participaron 80 artistas, entre ellos Julieta Venegas y la cofundadora de Black Lives Matter. Read more

  7. Article: Shakira Just Asked Justin Trudeau to Step Up Funding for COVID-19 Tests, Vaccines, and Treatments
    AdvocacyHealth

    Shakira Just Asked Justin Trudeau to Step Up Funding for COVID-19 Tests, Vaccines, and Treatments

    By Jackie Marchildon  and  Erica Sanchez|June 15, 2020

    The singer-songwriter called on Canada to ensure that everyone, everywhere can combat the pandemic. Read more

  8. Article: 7 Ways You Can Take Action for Racial Justice Right Now
    Citizenship

    7 Ways You Can Take Action for Racial Justice Right Now

    By Erica Sanchez,  Leah Rodriguez,  Joe McCarthy  and  Jana Sepehr|June 2, 2020

    Activists recommend how you can help stop police brutality and enact real change. Read more

  9. Article: Sony Music Latin & Global Citizen Release New ‘Color Esperanza’ Track to Support COVID-19 Relief
    Health

    Sony Music Latin & Global Citizen Release New 'Color Esperanza' Track to Support COVID-19 Relief

    By Erica Sanchez|May 18, 2020

    Diego Torres, Coti, El Cigala, Lali, Thalía, and many other major Latin artists, together. Read more

  10. Article: Malnutrition Is the Leading Cause of Death Globally: Report
    Food & Hunger

    Malnutrition Is the Leading Cause of Death Globally: Report

    By Joe McCarthy  and  Erica Sanchez|May 13, 2020

    The ongoing pandemic could deepen the crisis. Read more

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