Despite drug violence, Mexico sees uptick in tourism

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By Lauren Villagran | February 18, 2012, 5:00 AM PST MEXICO CITY – Despite economic crisis abroad, drug violence at home and US government warnings against travel south of the border, Mexico saw an uptick in tourism in 2011. Mexico welcomed 190 million …

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