Chili peppers have a long history spanning thousands of years, starting from Mesoamerica. The spicy fruits have made their ...

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COLUMN. On Easter, chocolate brings together many enthusiasts. However, cocoa can also be perceived as a sacred plant, as ...

In a region packed with historically important cities, few can claim to have played such a long and pivotal role as Puebla.

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