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International Business Times
International Business Times
World
Lina Vanegas and Samir Tounsi

'Heart Of The Left': Ruling Party Fights To Keep Mexico City

Iztapalapa is home to one of Latin America's biggest wholesale markets (Credit: AFP)

A cable car soars above brightly painted houses, winding streets and evocative murals in a densely populated Mexico City neighborhood pivotal to the ruling party's chances of keeping control of the capital in upcoming elections.

Known for its musicians, street art and huge market, Iztapalapa has tried to shake off its reputation as one of the most dangerous districts in the metropolis.

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