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Chagas disease, considered a neglected disease, was initially confined to rural localities in endemic areas; however, in recent years through the process of urbanization and migration of infected people, the disease is gaining importance in urban environments. The presence of the vector in urban areas in most cases is due to the passive transport of vectors, but recently, its presence seems to be linked to vector adaptation processes associated with climate change. This paper reports the occurrence of an infected triatomine in the peridomicile of a house in an urban area of Córdoba, Veracruz, Mexico, where the species found is described, the molecular characteristics and resistance to BZN and NFX of the Trypanosoma cruzi isolate obtained, as well as serological data of the dwelling inhabitants. These urban disease scenarios make it possible to generate new scientific knowledge and enable the creation of new control strategies for Chagas disease vectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper analyzes the passive transparency which is one of the open government principles. To measure the degree of use of the right of access to public information, the portals for citizens' information requests are explored. Data corresponds to 2017-2019 among the capital states together with Buenos Aires (caba) and Bahía Blanca. The aggregation by themes criteria of caba is used as a baseline to compare among cities. Besides, passive transparency indicators from the governments' side are exposed. Together with caba and Bahía Blanca, only Córdoba and Santa Fe accomplish the principle. The best positioned city is caba, followed by Bahía Blanca, Córdoba and Santa Fe. Three types of municipalities are distinguished, and differences are explained by claims and evaluation of the right to access to public information. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper states results from a research project focused on the analysis of school trajectories and access to Secondary School by youngsters from low income sectors of the city of Cordoba. Understanding that analysis and assessment of educational accessibility guidelines during pandemic must take especially into account the views, experiences and meanings of its target population, we analyze a set of interviews conducted at a secondary school during May 2021. Our findings indicate the relevance of school agents and their key role in sustaining their schooling. However, we also address some minor statements that take a critical stance towards the quality of learning processes and strategies implemented, providing significant elements to reflect about educational continuity during pandemic within a fragmented school system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]