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2. Textiles of Mexico - Wikipedia

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   The textiles of Mexico have a long history. The making of fibers, cloth and other textile goods has existed in the country since at least 1400 BCE. Fibers used during the pre-Hispanic period included those from the yucca, palm and maguey plants as well as the use of cotton in the hot lowlands of the south.

3. MANA, A National Latina Organization - Wikipedia

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   Mexican American woman in a traditional dress. Mexican American Women's National Association, known today as MANA, A National Latina Organization, [1] advocates for equality and empowers Latinas through leadership development. MANA was founded in 1974, making it one of the oldest active Mexican-American advocacy organizations, and as of 2000 ...

4. Maquiladora - Wikipedia

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   A maquiladora ( Spanish: [makilaˈðoɾa] ), or maquila ( IPA: [maˈkila] ), is a word that refers to factories that are largely duty free and tariff-free. These factories take raw materials and assemble, manufacture, or process them and export the finished product. These factories and systems are present throughout Latin America, including ...

5. As two women vie for Mexico's presidency, why are there ... - AOL

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   Mexican women occupy 44% of ministerial Cabinet positions, according to the Gender Equality Observatory of the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. That makes the country ...

6. Immigration of Latina women to the United States - Wikipedia

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   There are over 20 million immigrant women residing in the United States. The American Immigration Council states that the majority of these immigrant women come from Mexico, meaning that most immigrant women in the U.S. are Latina. As the fastest growing minority group in America, Latinas are becoming primary influencers in education, economics ...

7. The Mexican women aiding migrants on their perilous ... - AOL

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   Las Patronas also run a shelter where weary migrants can get a hot meal, a bed, bathe, wash their clothes and receive medical attention. Among those staying for a few days to rest and gather their ...