Bubbles in the market: Mexico’s Coca-Cola obsession
Dec 22, 2020
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In this engaging discussion, Richard Enzor, The Economist's Mexico City Bureau Chief, sheds light on Mexico's deep-rooted Coca-Cola obsession, revealing its impact on health and culture. Meanwhile, Sophie Petter, Paris bureau chief, shares insights from a remote French village, exploring the complex themes of solitude and community during the pandemic. The conversation navigates how Coca-Cola integrates into daily life and contrasts this with the resilience found in rural isolation, offering a thought-provoking look at modern challenges.
For decades, the country has been an almighty consumer of the fizzy drink. But amid a woeful covid-19 situation politicians are highlighting the health concerns it brings. In getting to know a sleepy French village, our correspondent finds a nuanced view of isolation in the pandemic age. And the lavish books providing a never-before-seen perspective on the Sistine Chapel’s frescoes.