The Mixtecs refer to themselves as Nuu Savi, or “People of the Rain” (viaMixtec.org).

While most Mixtec people today live in Mexico,there are also large populations in the Southwest United States.

Dark Winds season 3 has struck a much darker tone than previous seasons.

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Sadly, that darkness extended to the loss of one of the film community’s own.

Latino names have been sprinkled throughoutDark Windsfrom the start, from Manuelito to Gordo Sena.

Sources:Mixtec.org,Endangered Language Alliance

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