Some say hard times in U.S. prompted strong turnout
By EDUARDO VERDUGO
Associated Press
Competitors head to the “Paisano Day” competition, for which 94 pickups and SUVs turned out – more than double the average number in past years.
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JALPAN DE SERRA, Mexico – Organizers of central Mexico’s annual parade of tricked-out “trocas” say more migrants are returning to their homeland, and many are planning to stay for a while.
The U.S. economic downturn didn’t hurt the 9th annual “Paisano Day” parade on Sunday, when 94 pickups and SUVs turned out – more than double the average number of contestants in past years.
In fact, the meltdown is precisely the reason more migrants have come back, and some are thinking of staying in their hometown while they wait out the tough times north of the border, said event organizer Iber Silva.
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