Mexico's Wealth Gap
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In a time of rising inflation and higher costs of living, wealth inequality is a growing concern. And Latin America is one of the most unequal regions in the world. Correspondent Alasdair Baverstock brings us the case of Mexico, where the extremely rich live alongside those who earn very little, a situation which only appears to be worsening.
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