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Why 2017 was so terrible for Mexico: 9 essential reads

  • Written by Catesby Holmes, Global Affairs Editor, The Conversation US

With three runaway governors, two deadly earthquakes and one Donald J. Trump – not to mention an average 69 murders a day – the past year has been rough on Mexico.

As Americas editor, it has been my job to bring expert analysis of these painful events to an international audience throughout 2017. Admittedly, it wasn’t my favorite...

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