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The continued rise of Mexico's middle class
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Dec 21, 2012
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The continued rise of Mexico's middle class
The great divide between the nation's rich and poor is breaking down as Mexico's middle class is becoming its majority. William Booth and Nick Miroff, who have been writing about this for the Washington Post, join the show.
A worker paints the stage in front of the Guanajuato basilica for Pope Benedict XVI to use during his visit to Guanajuato, Mexico on March 22, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI will visit Mexico between March 23 and 26 on his first visit to the country.
A worker paints the stage in front of the Guanajuato basilica for Pope Benedict XVI to use during his visit to Guanajuato, Mexico on March 22, 2012. Pope Benedict XVI will visit Mexico between March 23 and 26 on his first visit to the country.
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The great divide between the nation's rich and poor is breaking down as Mexico's middle class is becoming its majority. William Booth and Nick Miroff, who have been writing about this for the Washington Post, join the show.

The great divide between the nation's rich and poor is breaking down as Mexico's middle class is becoming its majority. 

William Booth and Nick Miroff, who have been writing about this for the Washington Post, join the show.