Eder Peralta

Eder Peralta, a dedicated journalist and on-the-ground correspondent in Mexico, dives deep into the tragic assassination of Mayor Carlos Manso. He uncovers how Manso openly battled organized crime, triggering widespread protests across the country. Peralta shares powerful eyewitness accounts and highlights Manso's bold tactics, including citizen patrols and confronting cartels publicly. Following Manso's death, his wife Grecia Quiroz takes a stand to continue his anti-corruption legacy, facing fears as she steps into her new role amidst Uruapan's violent history.

Eder Peralta, NPR's Mexico correspondent specializing in cultural and environmental topics, dives into the delicate issue of a once-popular candied cactus, acitron. As this ingredient faces extinction, he explores its integral role in the traditional dish, chile en nogada. Vendors at Mexico City's La Merced market express customers' emotional ties to this unique flavor. Experts discuss the challenges of cultivating the slow-growing biznaga cactus, while chefs like Ricardo Muñoz Zurita adapt recipes to protect this fading culinary tradition.