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10/22/2018

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By: Santiago Carrasco García

Santiago Carrasco García, originally from Spain, is an MA student in Latin American Studies at the Latin American & Iberian Institute at the University of New Mexico. He focuses on Communication and Journalism as well as Geography and Environmental Studies. His interest in Mexican foodstuffs and indigenous peoples led him to participate in a university field trip to southern Mexico, Oaxaca, in order to delve into the region’s uniqueness.

A Summer of Craft and Culture in Oaxaca

10/22/2018

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By Alexandra Villegas

Alexandra Villegas is currently in her second year as a MALAS/MPH dual degree student. Her concentrations are in Southwest Studies and Geography. Her research areas include migration, traditional Mexican foodways, US-Mexico border health policies, and cultural retention.