'Spy' arraigned, released.(BRIEFS)(cases against Nahum
Acosta)(Brief Article)
Former Los Pinos Travel Secretary Nahum Acosta was formally
arraigned and jailed in a maximum-security prison on organized crime
charges. Six days later he was released when a federal judge . . .
Making history.(BRIEFS)(Vicente Fox attends papal funeral)(Brief
Article)
President Vicente Fox made history in April when he became the
first Mexican leader to attend a papal funeral.
Pope John Paul II died on April 3 and was buried in Rome on April
8. The pope . . .
Intelligence sharing.(BRIEFS)(Alberto Gonzales visits
Mexico)(Brief Article)
U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales traveled to Mexico City in
late March to meet with President Fox, Interior Secretary Santiago Creel
and Attorney General Rafael Macedo.
The visit--Gonzales' . . .
Nafta summit.(BRIEFS)(North American Free Trade Agreement)(Brief
Article)
Mexico, the United States and Canada on March 23 announced a
Security and Prosperity Partnership focusing on increased economic
cooperation.
The agreement aims at increasing harmonization of . . .
Tension hits markets.(BRIEFS)(Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's
impeachment affects financial markets)(Brief Article)
Political tension is impacting Mexico's financial markets,
foreshadowing a trend that is likely to intensify ahead of the July 2006
presidential election, economists say.
The Dallas Morning News . . .
Protecting property.(LETTERS TO THE EDITOR)(Letter to the
Editor)
I enjoyed Ken Emmond's article ("Whose Land Is It
Anyway?") in the March issue of BUSINESS MEXICO.
I would like to point out, however, that Stewart Title is not the
only title insurer active in . . .
Letter to our readers.(influence of Andres Manuel Lopez
Obrador's impeachment on economic conditions)(Editorial)
While the eyes of the world focused on Vatican City, the judicial
controversy over Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador caused
some jitters among investors in Mexico. The reaction to the . . .
Let's apply the law : it's time to put an end to
official lip service.(SPEAKERS' CORNER)
Finance Secretary Francisco Gil Diaz may believe his own words
when, in a letter to the Financial Times, he stated Mexico has modern
securities laws and applies them rigorously. I am not sure . . .
The Country--a story of love or hate?(ART WATCH)(Theater
Review)
Contemporary British playwright Martin Crimp's The Country
("El Campo") is not for those seeking a cheerful night out at
the theater.
In this Pinteresque psychodrama, a middle-class couple has . . .
Mexico City restaurant guide.(Illustration)
BUSINESS MEXICO brings you an ongoing list of some of Mexico
City's top restaurants, rated by cost, service, decor and cuisine.
A new restaurant is rotated onto the list every month, and we . . .
Thai Gardens.(INSIDE EATING OUT)(Restaurant Review)
Waving palm fronds, trickling waterfalls, Buddha statues and the
cool, stone walls of a refurbished house greet the visitor to Thai
Gardens. A far cry from Bangkok on a bad traffic day and a . . .
An expanding resort: Cancun looks forward but honors its
past.(LIFESTYLE)(National Institute of Anthropology and History)
Ashaman knelt before the rustic altar decorated in palm fronds,
crossed himself and began chanting in Maya. The only light came from
flickering candles casting a soft glow on his dark features.
. . .
Caring corporations: do multinationals have an ethical obligation
to assist the needy?(MANAGEMENT)(World Economic Forum in Davos
At the recent World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, one
particular topic drew unusually strong support--the need for
organizations across the board, both public and private, to . . .
Opportunity for growth: commitment to cooperation is catchphrase
at AMCHAM annual meeting.(88th anniversary of AMCHAM)
AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF MEXICO celebrated its 88th
anniversary by reaffirming its status as a pre-eminent business
organization whose goal is to help create a competitive . . .
Perspectives for 2005: AMCHAM's chief economist looks at
what to expect in the year ahead.(AMCHAM AT WORK)(2004, A Wrap-up; 2005
The "political circus" of 2004, including the video
corruption scandals, the confrontations between President Fox and Mexico
City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, and Fox and Congress, as well . . .
The view from Japan.(AMCHAM SEMINAR)
Mexico should look to foodstuffs and tourism, as well as niche
markets, to boost its commerce with Japan once a free trade agreement
between the two countries comes into effect in April, Japanese . . .
Looking east: Mexico's Asian trade relationships.(DOING
BUSINESS)
Mexico has more free trade agreements than any other country in the
world. Although the government repeatedly said it would not sign any
more after sealing a deal with the European Union in 2000, . . .
Judicial muscle: how far does the long arm of the law
reach?(ECONOMICS & POLITICS)
In a nation long used to the "negotiation" of, instead of
adherence to, the law, the increasing protagonism of the Judiciary
doesn't seem like such a bad precedent.
The Supreme Court's greater . . .
Environmental headway: outsourced service makes investment in
Mexican market.(DOING BUSINESS)(integration of eCAP[TM])
Maintaining environmental compliance can be a challenge. For
manufacturing facilities in Mexico, headquartered in the United States,
these challenges can be compounded. With corporate . . .
GMOs on the March: new biosafety law awaits president's
signature.(biosafety law )
Since late 2002, government officials have been predicting passage
of a biosafety law for Mexico. Finally, such a law exists.
The decisive step was taken on December 14, 2004, when the Chamber
of . . .
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