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.

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.