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Jul 2022
25m 23s

How Dangerous is Mexico?

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When I tell people about my trips to Mexico, it's not uncommon for them to ask how dangerous it is. Chava and I debate the relative threats of Mexico in this not-approved-by-the-US-Department-of-State episode of Agave Road Trip! Episode Art Courtesy of Jose Guadalupe Posada Find extra photos and related links at agaveroadtrip.com Agave Road Trip is Powere ... Show More
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