Article: Peso goes south: Currency's plunge could hit Americans in pocketbook.(Originated from Orange County Register)

The plunge of the Mexican peso against the U.S. dollar worries investors and labor unions but could prove a boon to American consumers and some manufacturers.

The Mexican currency dropped Wednesday to a record low of 7.8 pesos to the dollar, or 12.8 cents each. It strengthened Thursday to close at 7.6 pesos.

Here are the answers to some commonly asked questions about the peso's decline.

Q. So the peso dropped against the dollar. Why should I care?

A. Because the Mexican currency's plunge could affect your pocketbook, for better and for worse.

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