Cuban cigars tempt Americans south of border

(The Monitor) Walking through the streets of Mexican border towns like Reynosa or Nuevo Progreso, tourists can find a treat that is not allowed in the United States.
Blowing a cloud of smoke, U.S. tourist Marco Ramirez said he doesn’t know much about cigars, but he sure enjoyed having a cold beer and a fat Cohiba Cuban cigar during his visit to Nuevo Progreso.
“This is a nice little vacation,” Ramirez said. “I’m having a good time, and I get to try new things.” Continued