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Mexico, U.S. reach tequila agreement

U.S. liquor bottlers took a shot at Mexican tequila and won. Tequila trade talks ended on Tuesday with Mexican officials agreeing to allow U.S. distributors and bottlers to continue importing the libation in bulk for bottling later in the United States. Nearly two years ago, Mexican government officials accused U.S. bottlers of adding lower-cost alcohol and selling the blend as "tequila." They threatened to require that the spirit be bottled in one of the five Mexican states that make up the tequila region. It's in these states of Jalisco, Guanajuato, Nayarit, Michoacan and Tamaulipas where the blue agave plant is cultivated

Shopping in Mexico

Crafts Artesania in Mexico is an amalgam of ancient and modern design. The stronger influence, however, is undoubtedly the traditional popular art forms of indigenous communities the length and breadth of the country which pour into colonial towns such as Oaxaca, San Cristobal, Patzcuaro,and Uruapan.These are convenient market centres for seeing the superb any visit to Mexico uibiuodi, rarzcuaro,ana uruapan. I hese are convenient market centres for seeing the superb range of products from functional pots to scary masks hanging over delicately embroidered robes and gleaming lacquered chests. Textiles Weaving and textile design go back a long way

Tlaxcala City: State of Tlaxcala

Tlaxcala is the name of both a state in Tlaxcala and that state's capital city. This article is about the city. The city of Tlaxcala is the capital and chief center of population of the Mexican state of the same name. The city is located at 19°31′ N 98°24′ W and it reported a population of 73,184 in the 2000 census. The city, though originally settled by native peoples, was officially "founded" in 1520 by Hernán Cortés – with whom they had an alliance against their former Aztec oppressors.

Chilpancingo: State of Guerrero

Chilpancingo (formally: Chilpancingo de los Bravos) is a city in the state of Guerrero, Mexico, located at 17° 33′ 0″ N 99° 30′ 0″ W. It is the capital of Guerrero. In 2003 the estimated population of Chilpancingo was 152,600. It is crossed by Federal Highway 95 as it crosses the state towards Acapulco from Mexico City.

Celaya: State of Guanajuato

Celaya is a city in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico, located at 20.52°N, 100.82°W. It is the third most populous city in the state, with an estimated population of about 382,958 in 2000. Explosion of inproperly protected gunpowder and fireworks warehouse in September 1999 killed over 60 people and badly injured over 300.

State Government Palace: Oaxaca City

State Government Palace: Oaxaca City Place of the State Govt. of Oaxaca.

Tuxtla Gutiérrez: State of Chiapas

Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital of the state of Chiapas in Mexico. It is located at 16.75°N 93.12°W. The population estimate for 2003 was 455,700 people. Tuxtla is derived from the Nahuatl word Tuchtlan, which means "place where there are lots of rabbits." Gutierrez signifies Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez, a Mexican revolutionary from the 19th century. The city was declared capital of Chiapas in 1892. The city is located in the Grijalva valley, and in the center of the state.

State hopes float brings attention to New Mexico

State hopes float brings attention to New Mexico New Mexico is hoping a float in the Tournament of Roses parade Monday in Pasadena, Calif., brings attention to the state. New Mexico’s entry, called “Land of Enchantment,” is the latest in an aggressive effort by New Mexico officials to market the state for tourism and movies. Gov. Bill Richardson not only will be waving to parade-goers from the float, he also will have talks with California film industry officials. The Tourism Department also hopes to get the attention of football fans by giving away free tickets to the Rose Bowl. The state’s float will cost

Durango City: State of Durango

The city of Durango (formally: Victoria de Durango) is the capital of the state of Durango, Mexico, located at 24°03′ N 104°67′ W. The city was founded in 1563. In the Spanish colonial era it was the capital of the Nueva Viscaya province of New Spain, including the present day Mexican states of Durango and Chihuahua. In 2003 the city of Durango, Durango, had a population of 430,000 people.

Chiapas Closes Mexico Oil Well

Chiapas Closes Mexico Oil Well Reflecting the mounting safety concerns plaguing Mexico's state-owned petroleum industry, the governor of Chiapas this week shut down a federally owned and operated oil well that he said posed a health and environmental hazard. It is believed to be the first time a state has shut down an installation of Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, an entity whose revenue funds more than 30% of the federal government's budget. The closed well contributes little economically to Pemex, but company officials are said to fear that Chiapas' intervention could set a precedent. The move by Chiapas Gov. Pablo Salazar comes as