Gov. Pays Quick Visit to Mexico
On his first visit to this nation since taking office, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger received a warm reception Thursday from fellow governors at a border conference, but largely avoided a swarm of media eager to question him about his stances on illegal immigration.
The brief stop in many ways contrasted with the governor’s trips to Japan and the Middle East, where he was often greeted by adoring crowds, had high-profile meetings with heads of state and was, in general, more solicitous of the media.
In a tightly controlled visit to this sweltering desert city about 450 miles southeast of El Paso, the governor attended the formal, inaugural event and then had a dinner with governors at an undisclosed location before, according to his schedule, flying back to California in a private jet.
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U.S. pays Mexico for border security
U.S. officials repeatedly have praised Mexico's efforts to bolster security on its side of the border as the countries try to present a united face against criminals and terrorists in the wake of Sept. 11.
But much of Mexico's increased border vigilance is bankrolled by U.S. taxpayers.
From X-ray scanners and helicopters to intelligence training, the United States has been quietly pouring millions into Mexico in hopes of bolstering U.S. national security. U.S. spending on military and police aid to Mexico has more than tripled in the past five years to $57.8 million.
The funding also marks
Insurance plans send patients to Mexico
A more cost-effective health care plan for southern California's Latino workers has employees going south of the border to see a doctor.
Insurance companies say about 160,000 workers visit doctors in Mexico to take advantage of the low premiums and co-pays, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Some executives as well as farmers, service industry employees and municipal employees in San Diego and Imperial counties are enrolled in the insurance plans.
Although conditions aren't as pristine as major U.S. hospitals, patients have voiced little complaint and have reported doctors spend more time with them.
They also like to be
S.Korean president to visit US, Mexico, Costa Rica
South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun will visit the United States, Mexico and Costa Rica early next month, Roh's spokesman Kim Man-soo said Monday.
The president will first fly to Mexico City on Sept. 8 for a four-day state visit there, during which Roh will hold summit meeting with his Mexican counterpart Vicente Fox on ways to enhance their comprehensive cooperative relationship in security and trade, said Kim.
Roh will then fly to San Jose on Sept. 11 to meet with Costa Rican President Abel
Chinese President to visit U.S, Canada and Mexico in September
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said Friday that Chinese President Hu Jintao plans to visit the United States, Canada and Mexico from Sept. 5 to 17.
The White House said this week President George W. Bush would host Hu on Sept. 7.
China and the U.S. have gone through months of rising trade friction as well as growing cooperation on trying to stop North Korea's nuclear arms ambitions.
Hu will also attend the annual gathering of world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York, which runs from Sept. 13-16.
The Foreign Ministry statement did
Mexico's Ambassador Visits Utah
Local Business Leaders Hope To Have Dialogue On Immigration Issues
SALT LAKE CITY Some Utah business leaders hope the visit by Mexico's ambassador to the US will spark some dialogue on immigration issues.
Ambassador Carlos de Icaza is expected to meet with business leaders at a luncheon on Thursday. Friday, the ambassador will meet privately with the Governor and legislative leadership.
Joe Reyna, chairman-elect of the Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, says Icaza's visit is likely a prelude to a visit by Mexican President Vicente Fox. He says when an ambassador from a country like Mexico comes to
Mexicos president to visit Utah, Washington, California
Mexican President Vicente Fox plans to visit Utah on May 23-24 on a trip that also includes stops in Seattle and Sacramento, Calif.
Fox sent a request Tuesday to Mexicos Congress for permission to visit the three states May 23-27. The arrangements are subject to that bodys approval, but Mike Mower, spokesman for Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman, said Mexican officials indicated approval was imminent and wanted to proceed with planning.
In his seven-page statement, Fox said the relationship between Mexico and Utah is one of the most solid the country has with a state thats not
President Hu arrives in Mexico for state visit
Chinese President Hu Jintao arrived Sunday in Mexico City on a state visit to further expand cooperation between China and Mexico.
During his visit, President Hu will exchange views with his Mexican counterpart, Vicente Fox, and other Mexican leaders on bilateral relations and international and regional issues.
The two countries are also expected to sign a number of cooperation documents during Hu's visit.
Since the two countries established diplomatic relations 33 years ago, bilateral relations have developed smoothly and cooperation has
Trade Mission In Mexico
Governor Dirk Kempthorne is ready to leave the country to visit Idaho's ninth largest trade partner. The delegation of 70 departs in the morning for Mexico. Companies like Premier Technology will visit Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Mexico City over the next week. Many Eastern Idaho-based companies are pursuing increased business, educational, and tourism opportunities.
This is a second trade mission for Premier Technology. Mike Ryan says his colleagues have just returned from Asia, following up on their visit in May.
Mike Ryan, Premier Technology, Inc. owner: "Two of my partners are in Taiwan right now following up from the last
Tempting shoppers from Mexico into Texas
It's not just family and friends that draw travelers from Mexico to Texas this time of the year.
"It's shopping there. A lot of shopping," said Mexico City shopper Jenny Lo-Re.
She timed her shopping spree to take advantage of holiday bargains.
"I need clothes, I need bags, I need things for the hair. I need everything," Lo-Re said.
Prices for brand names are steep in Mexico, and not just in the designer boutiques. Shoppers say it pays to cross the border and stock up, even with travel expenses.
Shoppers from Mexico spend more than
Mexico envoy's visit draws demonstration
Mexico's ambassador to the United States pressed for a political solution for the U.S. immigration problem in a visit Friday with Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman.
The diplomat, Carlos de Icaza, endorsed a guest worker program for his countrymen and a fair resolution for the millions of undocumented workers already in the United States.
"Building walls and fences is not the way to solve problems among neighbors," said de Icaza, whose two-day visit ended with a demonstration by the Utah Minuteman Project outside the Utah Capitol.
The immigration opponents called for tougher border security and sanctions against U.S.
