Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Amid Unrest, Juarez Symphony Orchestra Plays On

"It's been a rough couple of years in Juarez. Known as the murder capital of Mexico, Juarez is plagued by drug-related violence and organized crime. A quarter of the population is estimated to have fled, and thousands of businesses have closed. This year, the city even canceled its Independence Day celebration for the first time ever."

For the full story, please see NPR.org.

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