A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing. Authorities blame drought, and theft

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A lake in Mexico’s ‘magical town’ is disappearing. Authorities blame drought, and theft

By Abel Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — A popular lake in central Mexico that is a major tourist destination during the Day of the Dead festivities is drying up due to drought, deforestation, and the theft of its water. Lake Patzcuaro in the western state of Michoacán has lost more than half its volume since authorities started tracking its falling water levels, according to a new report from CNN affiliate Televisa. The lake, which is part of a municipali…