The Blue Agave: A Plant That Produces Tequila
Agave is not a cactus. The blue agave is a plant that has long, fibrous, bluish-green leaves, whose usable part for the production of tequila is the pineapple or head.
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How Cancún Became a Hotbed of Irregular Settlements
Cancun, once a meticulously planned city, has been plagued by irregular settlements due to land grabs and political corruption. These settlements lack basic infrastructure and are often built on illegally zoned land.
The Americans Who Searched for Hidalgo’s Hidden Treasure
A group of Americans visit a Mexican town seeking a 19th-century buried treasure. They have a detailed map but mysteriously disappear after initial inquiries. The local community is intrigued by the legend and the foreigners' sudden interest, leaving the mystery unsolved.
Xavage Adventure Park's 'Temporary' Closure Leaves 400 Jobs in Limbo
Xcaret's high-stakes adventure park, Xavage, is shutting down due to a significant drop in tourist spending. The 100 million dollar investment failed to attract enough visitors, forcing the company to reevaluate its strategy.
'El Chuyín', Notorious Drug Lord of Chihuahua, Is Dead
Notorious Mexican drug lord Jesús Salas Aguayo, alias "El Chuyín," was killed in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a key figure in the Juárez Cartel, responsible for numerous violent crimes, including homicides, kidnappings, and drug trafficking.