The jury looks into North & Central America | 2023 World Press Photo Contest

From a portrait of beekeepers along the drying Colorado River, to the story of a woman reuniting with her daughters years after being deported, and from a look into the health consequences of the use of agrochemicals by the flower industry in Mexico, to portraits of drill artists in New York City; the 2023 World Press Photo Contest global jury shares the selection of photos and stories from North and Central America. The works featured here are: - ‘The Dying River’ by Jonas Kakó, Panos Pictures - ‘Maria’s Journey’ by Carlos Barria, Reuters - ‘Beautiful Poison’ by Cristopher Rogel Blanquet, W. Eugene Smith Grant/National System of Art Creators FONCA/Getty Images - ‘The Voice of New York Is Drill’ by Ashley Peña, for New York Magazine — The annual World Press Photo Contest recognizes and celebrates the best photojournalism and documentary photography produced over the last year. Discover all regional winners: