The outbreak of measles in under-vaccinated communities has its beginnings in the conservative Mennonite community of Texas. In contrast to hesitancy today, these traditional and separated communities have had a close relationship to vaccines since the early 1800s.
Conflicting stories regarding the clearing of Peruvian rainforests for agricultural usage have resulted in criminal charges against nearly four dozen Low German Mennonite men and allegations of attacks and arson by local Indigenous groups.
A Mennonite Man in Mexico died April 3 from complications related to measles as documented cases in Mexico climbed over 920. Health officials believe the actual count is far higher.
The government of Suriname has scrapped plans to allow Colony Mennonites from Bolivia and other countries to purchase about 74,000 acres of land. Indigenous politicians and conservation groups criticized the arrangement on climate and transparency grounds.
