Mexico
The original report was published in the USA Today on Thursday, July 14, 2011
 Both the Obama and the Calderon administrations understand the strategic relevance of a bilateral relationship Although Mexico-related news over the past couple of years has been dominated by stories of drug trafficking and violence, there is a whole other side to Mexico that has sadly been eclipsed and is one that the majority of the country – 90% in fact – is living and breathing today
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Established in 1965 by business magnate Carlos Slim as an investment company, Grupo Inbursa has acquired subsidies over the years, growing into a financial group that operates diverse business lines, including banking, investment funds, insurance, pensions and mortgages
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 Mexico manufactures approximately 2 million light vehicles annually The financial crisis had an enormous negative effect on the Mexican economy and on industry, in particular. Now manufacturing is recovered and once again thriving
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Foreign and local insurance companies, like Qualitas, offer a full range of sophisticated products in a market that still shows low penetration rates
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Institutions of higher learning are opening their doors to more and more students. Ranking among Mexico’s top technical schools, IPN emphasizes international relations and partners with universities in dozens of other countries
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reaches out through the state’s public radio and television network to promote parental involvement in their children’s education
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 Alfonso De Maria y Campos, General Director of INAH The National Institute of Anthropology and History stands at the forefront of heritage preservation thanks to its excellent research in anthropology, archeology, history, restoration, museology and paleontology
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 From the ancient Mayans to modern-day tourists, Mexico has a history of attracting sun worshippers Experience colonial villages, Mayan and underwater archaeological sites, wetlands and more
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With over 3.5 million inhabitants, Oaxaca is Mexico’s fifth-largest state. Well known for its indigenous cultures, such as the Zapotec and the Mixtec, Oaxaca is home to more than 16 different native peoples
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 Zibata, in Queretaro, boasts magnificent first-class and sustainable facilities that include a public golf course, a 22-acre lake Making ‘the impossible, possible’, Desarrollos Residenciales Turisticos (DRT) is a property developer that is setting new lifestyle ambitions in Mexico
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 Marco Antonio Adame Castillo, Governor of Morelos From agriculture and tourism through pharmaceuticals and hi-tech industry, Morelos has a thriving and diversified economy
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 Agustin Carstens, Governor of Banco de Mexico, the country’s autonomous central bank Higher rates of growth and lower inflation are the hallmarks of Mexico’s economy, which is set for continued solid growth thanks to buoyant trade and astute supervision
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Mexico’s top of mind optical retail chain expands to U.S. Hispanic market
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The ‘Made in Mexico’ label is easily spotted on tags of clothing and toys, but Mexico’s real manufacturing weight lies in the aerospace and automotive industries
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 Juan Ignacio Gil Anton, Director of Corporate Insurance at GNP and President of AMIS Mexico’s low penetration rate of around 2% of its GDP represents a huge potential market for several niche insurance products and Mexican insurer GNP is raising awareness of the benefits of good insurance cover to tap this burgeoning market
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The former Minister of Education in the State of Veracruz has launched major projects to reach out to even the most underserved rural communities and improve the standard of education
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 One of the most prestigious universities in the country, UAEM can trace its roots back to 1828 and has its main campus in Toluca The Autonomous University of Mexico State, UAEM, has almost 58,000 students at 15 campuses across the state and has opened a representative office in the University of North Texas
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Located in the heart of Mayan territory, Anahuac Mayab University is deeply involved with the local community and industries, promoting innovation and collaboration
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State Governor Fernando Ortega Bernes and State Secretary for Industrial and Commercial Development Enrique Escalante outline the advantages and potential of Campeche
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A century ago, the state of Queretaro played a key role in the Mexican Revolution. Today, it is a major player in business, industry and innovation
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 Luz Maria Nuñez Flores Municipal President of San Miguel de Allende With a lovingly preserved Baroque/Neoclassical center, San Miguel de Allende is a charming city that leapt to fame over 180 years ago as the first municipality to declare independence from Spanish rule during the Mexican War of Independence.
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LOCATION:
Middle America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, between Belize and the United States and bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and the United States
CAPITAL:
Mexico City (Distrito Federal)
AREA - comparative:
slightly less than three times the size of Texas
POPULATION:
113,724,226 (July 2011 est.)
GDP - composition by sector:
agriculture: 3.9%
industry: 32.6%
services: 63.5% (2010 est.)
AGRICULTURE - products:
corn, wheat, soybeans, rice, beans, cotton, coffee, fruit, tomatoes; beef, poultry, dairy products; wood products
INDUSTRIES:
food and beverages, tobacco, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, mining, textiles, clothing, motor vehicles, consumer durables, tourism
EXPORTS:
$298.5 billion (2010 est.)
country comparison to the world: 15
$229.7 billion (2009 est.)
EXPORTS - commodities:
manufactured goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits, vegetables, coffee, cotton
EXPORTS - partners:
US 80.6% (2009)
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