Renowned Mexican Journalist Cristina Pacheco Dies at 82

Pacheco, celebrated for her chronicling of Mexico City's street life, had recently taken a leave from her television show due to serious health issues.

• Cristina Pacheco, renowned chronicler of Mexico City street life, has passed away at the age of 82.
• She was known for her newspaper column and television shows that highlighted the everyday heroes of Mexico's economy and culture.
• Pacheco's television show, 'Where We Live,' ran from 1978 to 2009 and was recognized by UNESCO as a memory of the life of Mexico City and other regions in the country.
• She also wrote a long-running column, 'Sea of Stories,' in the Mexican newspaper La Jornada, for 34 years.
• Pacheco had taken a leave from her television show earlier this month due to serious health reasons.

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