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.

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Eyder Peralta

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

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