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1. What happened when the peso dropped in value?

When the peso dropped in value, people could not find work, food prices increased, and people had trouble making ends meet.

2. What are the bandidos's jobs?

The state cop is an agent of the Policia Estatal - the feared Sinaloa State Police. He is also an advisor to a drug cartel. The narco is a bottom-level narco and the state cop's boss.

3. What do the two bandidos argue about?

The bandidos argue about their musical preferences, especially their opinions on Kanye and Diddy.

4. What does Nayeli want for her future?

Nayeli wants to travel, have adventures, and experience everything she has seen in movies.

5. What is historic about Irma's election?

Irma runs for office to replace the mayor and become the first female Municipal President of Tres Camarones.

6. Why is corn so expensive in Chapter Two?

The Americans are buying up all the maize for fuel, so ranchers in Mexico can no longer afford to use it for food.

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