From garbage dump to global hub: Santa Fe's unlikely origins

From garbage dump to global hub: Santa Fe's unlikely origins

Standing on the western edge of Mexico City, Santa Fe presents a startling vision of modernity. Glass-and-steel skyscrapers rise dramatically against the backdrop of the Sierra del Monte de las Cruces, reflecting the afternoon light off their mirrored surfaces. Logos of the world’s biggest brands — names like IBM, Microsoft and Santander — sit atop these towers, making their mark in the neighborhood now known as Mexico’s premier business distric…