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Story summary
- Henequen production in Yucatán has plummeted as synthetic fibers dominate the market.
- Efforts to revive the industry with genetically improved varieties have not improved prices.
- Historically, henequen's success rested on exploitation, as Yaquis and Mayas endured brutal plantation conditions.
- Today, henequen survives mainly in artisanal crafts and reminds of the injustices that accompanied its rise.
