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The Hidden Costs of Remittances (World 2025, by Muse Mohammed) - Swiss Press Award

Irma Adelaida Carrillo Ramos and her children endure long hours in the scorching heat of a Guatemalan landfill, recycling materials to survive. "It's very difficult—my daughters come home with headaches and skin issues," she says, reflecting on the toll of limited economic opportunities and the struggle to break free from poverty.
Muse Mohammed
Irma Adelaida Carrillo Ramos and her children endure long hours in the scorching heat of a Guatemalan landfill, recycling materials to survive. "It's very difficult—my daughters come home with headaches and skin issues," she says, reflecting on the toll of limited economic opportunities and the struggle to break free from poverty.
Photo / World
2025

The Hidden Costs of Remittances

Muse Mohammed

Labor migration and remittances are central to Guatemala's economy, with remittances accounting for 19% of its GDP in 2023. Migrants often endure dangerous journeys to support their families back home. While migration is seen as a path to generational wealth, many Guatemalans are now exploring local opportunities to avoid the risks and preserve family bonds disrupted by prolonged absences.

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The Hidden Costs of Remittances

El Pais

Photo / World
2025

Muse Mohammed

Labor migration and remittances are central to Guatemala's economy, with remittances accounting for 19% of its GDP in 2023. Migrants often endure dangerous journeys to support their families back home. While migration is seen as a path to generational wealth, many Guatemalans are now exploring local opportunities to avoid the risks and preserve family bonds disrupted by prolonged absences.

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Muse Mohammed / Swiss Press Award

Muse Mohammed

Muse Mohammed works as one of the leading photographers and multimedia storytellers for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Switzerland. He has covered nearly every major humanitarian crisis worldwide, as well as underreported events and climate-related challenges. With experience spanning over 40 countries, his work has been featured by major outlets, including The Guardian, Al Jazeera English, El Pais, BBC, CBC, and ABC Australia. His photographs have also been showcased in exhibitions, including Swiss Press Photo 2018 and 2020.

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