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Tijuana’s painted ‘zebras’ threatened From: miamiherald.com

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“Tijuana’s painted burros, known as “zebras,” have been a fixture on the streets of this border city for decades, posing with Hollywood stars and casual tourists alike for the perfect souvenir photo.

But spiraling drug violence in this city of 1.4 million across the border from San Diego, including shootouts along Tijuana’s main thoroughfares, has the burros’ owners fearing that their trade may become the next casualty.”*

Posted on: July 16th, 2008
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Filed Under: Additional News, International
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