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US transport companies cash in on Mexico trade boom
U.S. rail and trucking companies are making big investments on both sides of the border with Mexico to capitalize on booming trade between the two countries. Every day, about 10 Kansas City Southern trains crisscross the border at Laredo, Texas, … Continue reading
The rise of Mexico
Last week, the Economist published an article on “The Rise of Mexico” in anticipation of Mexican President-elect Enrique Pena Nieto’s visit to DC. Below is the full text of the article, which examines the need to re-examine the U.S.-Mexico relationship … Continue reading
Pena Nieto’s visit explores new possibilities for U.S.-Mexico relationship
On Tuesday, Mexico’s president-elect, Enrique Peña Nieto, met with President Obama on Tuesday in an attempt to shift relations with the United States toward improving the economy and loosening up trade. Mr. Peña Nieto, who takes office on Saturday, discussed … Continue reading
Peña Nieto’s visit likely to focus on trade, economy
According to the Texas Tribune, a former U.S, ambassador to Mexico has stated that Mexico’s commitment to security and its strong symbiotic economic ties with the United States will be key talking points when the country’s next leader visits the … Continue reading
Trade expert to help build Arizona-Mexico business relationship
According to the Arizona Republic, the state will once again have a permanent presence in Mexico, with a new contract to hire a trade and economics expert south of the border. State officials late last week finalized a $50,000-a-year contract … Continue reading
U.S. and Mexico near border water-sharing agreement
Government leaders in the United States and Mexico are close to signing a pact to add areas south of the border to Colorado River water sharing agreements involving seven Western U.S. states, officials said Friday. The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation … Continue reading
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Border Patrol halts deportation flights to Mexico
The U.S. government has decided to halt flights back to Mexico for illegal immigrants caught entering the country illegally. Border Patrol arrests are at 40-year lows, making it difficult to fill planes and justify the cost of the seven-year effort … Continue reading
Mexico expands efforts to promote tourism
The resort towns of Mexico’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts have long been frequented by Americans. Most of the country’s interior, however, remains by and large unexplored. “People think they know Mexico, but they don’t,” says Gloria Guevara, Mexico’s Secretary of … Continue reading
Mexican government officials join Phoenix, Tucson mayors on trade trip
Latino business leaders, chambers of commerce CEOs, and tourism and business recruiters will accompany Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild on a trade trip to Mexico this week. Officials from the Mexican Consulate in Phoenix and the … Continue reading
Latino community greets Caravan for Peace
Mexico’s Caravan for Peace with Justice and Dignity began its four-week tour of the U.S. on Sunday, making Los Angeles one of the first of over 20 U.S. cities it will visit. The organization of U.S. and Mexican activists works to … Continue reading
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