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State of Mexico
How the Mazahua and Villegas Shaped Mexico’s Colonial Frontier
Jocotitlán, located on the slopes of Xocotépetl in the State of Mexico, is a town steeped in history and geographical significance. Once a vital trade route and battleground between the Mexica and Purépecha, it has faced ecological challenges due to deforestation and agriculture.