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January 31, 2012

Drought in Mexico Leaves Two Million Without Water 
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A drought in Mexico has left two million people without water and
crippled nearly half of the country’s agricultural lands. The
government has authorized over $2.6 billion in aid but some of the rural
areas hardest hit are difficult to reach. One official said nearly 7
percent of the country’s croplands have been completely lost and the
conditions have been worsened by a cold spell.



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