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: