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As Mexico City's climate changes, it welcomes tropical fruits

By Eyder Peralta

Published August 15, 2025 at 4:07 AM EDT

Mexico City is not known for its tropical fruits. But climate change is causing some garden surprises.

Eyder Peralta

Eyder Peralta is NPR's East Africa correspondent based in Nairobi, Kenya.

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