Despite violence in border areas, Mexico expects another uptick in foreign visitors this year

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Tourism in Mexico has been climbing back up after its significant drop several years ago due to drug violence, and 2012 buzz is expected to boost the industry through the end of the year.
[caption id="" align="alignright" width="350"] Tourism directly employs 2.5 million people in Mexico. Photo by Abir Anwar.[/caption]
Mexico expects a record number of foreign tourist arrivals this