When Ottawa meets Mexico, don’t forget the 60,000 victims – The Globe and Mail

When Ottawa meets Mexico, don’t forget the 60,000 victims – The Globe and Mail

Nov 29, 2012 | | 0 |

Mexican president-elect Enrique Peña Nieto will be visiting Canada this week. Uncomfortable, but crucial, human-rights concerns must be at the centre of talks between him and Prime Minister Stephen Harper.These include inconvenient truths such as the following:“I heard a man scream many times. They kept asking him: ‘Where are the guns, where are the drugs?’ A bit later I heard: ‘Take him away and bring me the next one.’ I heard them open a door. They put a wet cloth over my face. It became difficult to breath. Then I felt a stream of water up my nose. I...

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Mexico’s New President Offers Much to U.S. Investors

Mexico’s New President Offers Much to U.S. Investors

Nov 29, 2012 | | 0 |

For a few years now, Mexico has become an increasingly attractive location for both U.S. companies and foreign investors. The country boasts a strong economy, including very little inflation and debt. In July of this year, Mexico elected a new president — Enrique Peña Nieto. Peña Nieto’s biggest goals are to curtail the rampant drug-related violence that has left 65 ,000 dead in the last six years, and boost the already strong economy, all while increasing ties with the United States. What impact will Peña Nieto have on Mexico, its public companies, and your stocks?via Mexico’s New President Offers Much...

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President Calderon leaving office after saving Mexico economy, but fell short on his goals – The Washington Post

President Calderon leaving office after saving Mexico economy, but fell short on his goals – The Washington Post

Nov 29, 2012 | | 0 |

When he came to power six years ago, President Felipe Calderon set goals to alleviate poverty, create jobs and increase public safety.As he winds up his term at the end of this week, Calderon leaves Mexico with fiscal stability that saved the country from collapse during the world’s economic crisis, but with far greater violence, very little change in poverty levels and anemic job growth.via President Calderon leaving office after saving Mexico economy, but fell short on his goals – The Washington...

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Analysis: Mexico’s new president to reset drug war, push reforms | Reuters

Analysis: Mexico’s new president to reset drug war, push reforms | Reuters

Nov 29, 2012 | | 0 |

Mexico’s new president takes office on Saturday seeking to shift the focus away from a grisly drug war and onto economic reforms aimed at sparking fast growth and pulling the country out of the shadow of regional powerhouse Brazil.Enrique Pena Nieto inherits a $1.2 trillion economy that lagged other emerging markets for most of the past decade but has gained ground over the past two years, drawing in record investment despite continuing criminal violence.The former state governor must grapple with the legacy of outgoing President Felipe Calderon – a raging battle with drug cartels that has killed over 60,000...

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Can Peña Nieto Change The Western Perception Of Mexico? | Fronteras Desk

Can Peña Nieto Change The Western Perception Of Mexico? | Fronteras Desk

Nov 29, 2012 | | 0 |

Mexico’s president-elect Enrique Peña Nieto is seeking to change the global perception of his country. After his meeting with President Barack Obama this week, one agenda item is coming to light: Mexico wants to shift the international focus from cartel decapitations to economic growth and potential. From The New York Times:Mr. Peña Nieto, who visits Canada on Wednesday, has made it clear that Mexico’s poor image abroad has slowed its growth. His team plans a strong push to “modernize” trade deals, speed up or add new crossings at the border for commerce, court foreign investment to take advantage of...

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