On 16 March, Mexico has recognized its 16th GI: “Yahualica” (See oriGIn Worldwide GIs Compilation ).
Yahualica is a chili with specific characteristics related to its production area, “Los Altos”, in the State of Jalisco and two municipalities in teh State of Zacatecas, a semi-arid region, where the land is rich in iron and minerals.
More information (in Spanish) @ http://www.dof.gob.mx/nota_detalle.php?codigo=5516488&fecha=16/03/2018
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