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Mexico's Ailing Tourism Hit by Swine Flu

Outbreak whacks industry already reeling from drug violence

By Ambreen Ali,  Newser User

Posted Apr 27, 2009 5:09 AM CDT

(Newser) – The swine flu outbreak is wreaking havoc on Mexico's tourism industry, already severely weakened by a worsening drug war. Tourism dropped 20% over the weekend, the head of a hotel association tells the New York Times. With most attractions closed, tourists already in the capital...   Read full story »

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