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Mexican police carry child out of the way during a gun battle with the drug cartels. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/24388163@N08/3141600647/">Jorge Duenes (Flickr)</a>

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Drug Violence Derails Mexico's Economic Recovery

Not surprisingly, Mexico's economy shrank during the global recession.

Sherpas leading an expedition on Everest. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/se7ensummits/279759366/">Se7en Summits (flickr)</a>

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Adventure Tourism Fuels Nepal's Economy

Those who have heard the term “Sherpa” (pronounced Shur-pa) are likely to envision a small, strong man carrying a gigantic backpack up the summit of Mount Everest. This is what the Sherpa people are famous for — guides to the travelers who visit Nepal seeking the ultimate adventure.

Popular vacation destinations are ready to give tourists what they're looking for, all that's missing now are the tourists themselves. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mscolly/12990079/">Marvin (PA) (flickr)</a>

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Slow Summer Tourist Season Means Job Losses for Many

Ah, summer. A time of rest, relaxation, meticulously planned vacations ... and this year, less travel.

There are two salt deserts in Bolivia: the Salar de Coipasa and the Salar de Uyuni — both of which could be destroyed in the mining of lithium. Photo: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/elizacole/334393039/">Jessie Reeder (flickr)</a>

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Swapping Lithium for Oil

Does Bolivia have a resource as valuable as Saudi Arabian oil?

The auto industry has historically relied on oil to power cars, but is now turning to new sources of energy. Consequently, raw materials like the lithium in electric car batteries are now in demand.

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