Mexico continues to advance under Vicente Fox
Elected five years ago as president of Mexico, Vicente Fox ended a 71-year power grip by the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). And in doing so he raised expectations and enthusiasm by promoting ambitious political and economic reforms while eliminating corruption.
Fox soon found that his constituents were yes amenable but too impatient. As such, today many are disappointed and questioning his programs.
Yet Fox has rectified Mexico. This with far reaching reforms, many of which have been implemented without fanfare — whereas others, such as guaranteeing freedom of the press, have opened Pandora’s boxes.
With this administration newspapers are no longer hassled by the government or forced to close for expressing contrary views, and journalists have not been murdered for political motives. But with this many of the emancipated reporters are now and persistently harassing and attacking Fox, trying to gain forgotten public respect after decades of supporting the PRI and spinelessly keeping quiet as past presidents and administrations ignored the Mexican Constitution, the nation’s laws, and its institutions.
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Former Mexico City mayor still ahead in polls
MEXICO CITY: Former Mexico City Mayor Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador continues to lead public opinion polls in advance of the 2006 presidential election.
Another survey was released today.Lopez Obrador is the nominee of the left-leaning Democratic Revolution Party, or PRD.He was supported by 39 percent of those surveyed for a poll published in the daily Milenio newspaper _ ten points ahead of Roberto Madrazo, the likely presidential nominee for the former ruling center-left Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI.In third place with 25 percent was Felipe Calderon, the official nominee of President Vicente Fox's conservative
Mexico government urges respect for law as electoral dispute continues
A spokesman for Mexican President Vicente Fox [official website, in Spanish; BBC profile] said Friday that citizens should show respect for the law as the Electoral Tribunal of the Federal Judiciary [official website] continues to evaluate the results of the countrys contested July 2 presidential election [JURIST report]. Spokesman Ruben Aguilar [official profile] stressed the administrations decision to not interfere with the courts process and said the decision will be made in adherence to the law without any illegal pressure or blackmail efforts. Mexicos Federal Election Institute (IFE) [official website,
Mexico may sever ties with Venezuela
Mexico is to ponder breaking relations with Venezuela if "President (Hugo) Chávez continues to offend the (Mexican) people," said Mexican President Vicente Fox' spokesman Rubén Aguilar late Thursday.
"You know President Vicente Fox has said that if things continue this way, this possibility could be considered, but always as the last resort," Aguilar said in a phone interview from Pusan, Korea, where is accompanying President Fox.
"An apology is required for the offenses of President Chávez against the people of Mexico," Aguilar added, as quoted by AFP.
The Mexican Foreign Affairs Minister "has already set this position. The
Mexico-Venezuela row: Readers' reaction
Mexico and Venezuela's presidents, Vicente Fox and Hugo Chavez, are locked in a row, which could have serious consequences for relations between the two nations.
Mr Fox has threatened to cut off all diplomatic ties with Venezuela if Mr Chavez continues making controversial comments about him or his country.
Mr Chavez has refused to apologise for calling the Mexican President a "puppy" of US imperialism.
The BBC News website spoke to readers from both countries to get their reaction to the dispute.
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Frontier Continues March Through Mexico With Launch of Acapulco and Cozumel Service
Post-Hurricane Wilma, Cozumel is 'Open for Business'; Frontier is First and Only Airline to Offer Non-Stop Service From Denver
The past weekend was busy for Denver-based Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: FRNT - News) as the airline launched its latest two Mexican resort destinations -- Cozumel and Acapulco on Dec. 17 and Dec. 18 respectively. The two cities are Frontier's sixth and seventh destinations in Mexico, complementing its existing non-stop Denver service to Cancun, Mazatlan, Cabo San Lucas, Puerto Vallarta and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo. Both Cozumel and Acapulco will utilize Frontier's new 132
Cuban youth delegation continues visit to Mexico
A delegation of Cuban young people who travelled to Mexico to pay tribute to the founder of the Federation of University Students (FEU by its Spanish acronym) of the Island, Julio Antonio Mella, continues to develop an intense program of activities this Wednesday.
On the third day of their stay in Mexico, where Mella was murdered in 1929, the representatives of the FEU, the Young Communists League and the Federation of High School Students will hold a meeting with students from the Bauer College.
They will also make a tour on the historic center of
Mexico and U.S. sharing giant eye on the sky
In the biggest Mexico-U.S. scientific venture ever, builders are finishing a huge telescope atop a volcano to let astronomers look back 13 billion years and uncover secrets of the creation of the universe.
President Vicente Fox and Mexico's scientific community have championed the telescope, the largest of its kind, saying the project shows how a developing country can play a major role in cutting-edge technology.
Most of the U.S. funding comes from the Defense Department, which worries some Mexicans who are leery of military connections with their powerful northern neighbor.
"We want Mexico to be
Defense overtones clouds U.S.-Mexico scientific venture
In the biggest joint Mexico-U.S. scientific venture ever, builders are finishing a monster telescope on top of a volcano that will let astronomers look back 13 billion years and uncover secrets about the creation of the universe.
President Vicente Fox and Mexico's scientific community have championed the telescope, the largest of its kind in the world, saying it shows how a developing country can play a major role in cutting-edge technology.
Yet the fact that most of the U.S. funding comes from the Defense Department has worried some Mexicans who are leery of any military connections with
With new auto plants, Detroit South grows in Mexico
For Mexico, the recent groundbreaking of a new $650 million auto factory was worth celebrating. President Vicente Fox and other dignitaries attended the event. Local executives from General Motors, the investor, flew in to the central state of San Luis Potosi, where the assembly plant now under construction is expected to eventually employ up to 1,800 people and churn out as many as 160,000 compact cars a year.
During the past dozen years, many foreign manufacturers rushed to build factories in states like Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee, earning the trend a nickname: Detroit
Everlast Worldwide Inc. to Introduce Watches in Mexico
Everlast(R) Worldwide Inc.
(Nasdaq: EVST), manufacturer, marketer and licensor of sporting goods and
apparel under the Everlast brand name, today announced that it has expanded
its relationship with Slace, S.A. de C.V. of Anahuac, Mexico by signing a
licensing agreement for the launch of Everlast-branded watches in Mexico.
Slace currently serves as Everlast's licensee for athletic and casual footwear
and men's and women's underwear in Mexico. Watches produced by Slace will be
sold through department, watch and jewelry stores.
George Q Horowitz, chairman and CEO of Everlast Worldwide Inc., said, "Our
licensing program continues to gain momentum.
