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world Mexico News Daily 2026-03-23

Mezcal Boom Strips Oaxaca's Forests, Stressing Water Supplies and Rivers

The global thirst for mezcal has led to the destruction of Oaxaca's forests, stressing water supplies and fouling rivers. Mezcal makers are trying to mitigate the damage, but the scale of the problem is daunting.

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