Rural water access and supply in Mexico and Brazil

The objective of this research is to analyze the literature on rural water access and supply in Mexico and Brazil, considering existing systems; to propose improvement recommendations in these areas. Different methodologies were used to review the literature, such as searching various scientific databases, the use of the SCIMAGO ranking, the adoption of the Newcastle Ottawa scale, the PRISMA guidelines, and the STROBE verification. The time periods spanned key remote eras ending today. The results highlight that Latin American nations such as Brazil and Mexico have water systems that need greater commitment from the public sector. It is recommended to involve the social sector in the development of community management schemes to find a solution to the changing water demand and supply. In addition, it is necessary to delve in future research into the issue of water supply, for its improvement in the nations analyzed.