Empty Country

In Empty Country, President Donald Trump's order for undocumented immigrants to leave the U.S. leads to a mass exodus, resulting in societal collapse as essential labor disappears. In response, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum establishes a sanctuary in Sonora, where migrants create the thriving community of Nueva Esperanza, characterized by sustainable living and innovative governance. As this new city flourishes, it inspires similar developments across the Global South, fostering a global network of equitable communities that prioritize cooperation over borders. This speculative narrative explores themes of resilience and transformation in a changing world.