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Colbert: Lime Crisis Linked to Mexican Cartels

Stephen Colbert reports on America's lime shortage. Lime growers in Mexico have reduced their supply due to unrest caused by drug cartels and flooding from heavy rains. Lime prices are now at a three-year high, leading restaurants and bars to serve drinks with — gasp — lemons.

Stephen Colbert reports on America's lime shortage. Lime growers in Mexico have reduced their supply due to unrest caused by drug cartels and flooding from heavy rains. Lime prices are now at a three-year high, leading restaurants and bars to serve drinks with — gasp — lemons.

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