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Made in Mexico gains ground on China | beyondbrics

The latest voice in the chorus is Marco Oviedo from Barcalys, who this week published a fascinating research note that concludes, “after lagging Chinese manufacturing exports for a decade, Mexico has taken the lead post-2008-09. We believe this change is likely to be structural and persistent”.While it may be premature to talk about taking the lead, the trend is undeniable – Mexican manufacturing is on the up.via Made in Mexico gains ground on China |...

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Mexico Is Catching Up to Brazil | The Weekly Standard

Not only is Mexico outpacing Brazil in short-term growth, its long-term economic trajectory is looking better, as well. Last month, economists at the Japanese bank Nomura projected that Mexico would grow at an average rate of 4.25 percent to 4.75 percent during the next ten years, while Brazilian growth would average 2.75 percent to 3.25 percent. If the Nomura forecast proved accurate, and if the coming decade brought high growth in Mexico and low growth in Brazil, then Mexico current population: 114 million would have a bigger economy than Brazil 194 million by 2022.via Mexico Is Catching Up to Brazil | The Weekly...

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Mitt Romney: I Say That Jokingly, But It Would Be Helpful To Be Latino

In one of a series of clips from a secretly recorded campaign fundraiser, Mitt Romney makes a joking reference to his familys complicated history in Mexico, guessing that if his father George had been “born of Mexican parents, Id have a better shot at winning this.”via Mitt Romney: I Say That Jokingly, But It Would Be Helpful To Be...

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