Cover Story:
The Invaluable Snow Pea: Queen of the Night in Guatemala. During the last years, the snow pea has enjoyed great fame because of its high profitability. But not everything has been perfect, if we recall the battle against the obstacles imposed by the United States and the falling prices. In the towns of Patzún, Patzizía, and Santa María de Jesús, a unique marketplace develops under the moonlight, where the snow pea is the queen of the night… By Mayra Vargas and Margarita Sologuren.