US, Mexico sign radio interference protocol
The United States and Mexico have signed protocols to “significantly reduce the potential of life-threatening cross-border interference in critical radio networks.”
The protocols will be applicable for networks used by emergency personnel, federal law enforcement officials, military security networks and other essential communication networks in the US border area, the US State Department said.
In a media note issued yesterday, it said that the signing of protocols “is the culmination of several years of bilateral discussions to find the appropriate technical mechanisms to achieve cross-border compatibility for both countries.” - PTI
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Mexico and Spain signed a cooperation agreement Friday on the use of water resources and the control of water pollution in their semiarid areas and the control of water pollution.
The uneven distribution and shortage of water resources checkedthe economic development and affected people's life in both countries, Spanish Environment Minister Cristina Narbona said at the signing ceremony.
Spain will provide Mexico with technologies in water conservancy and irrigation projects, purification of sea water and treatment of waste water, she said.
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Ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico
Ambassadors of Germany, Ecuador, Peru, Mexico and Mongolia present letters of accreditation
COMMANDER of the Revolution Juan Almeida Bosque, vice president of the Council of State, accompanied by Bruno RodrÃguez Parilla, acting minister of foreign affairs, yesterday formally received the ambassadors of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Republic of Ecuador, the Republic of Peru, Mexico and Mongolia for the presentation of their letters of accreditation.
His Excellency Mr. Hans-Ulrich Lunscken, ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the Federal Republic of Germany, was accompanied by Mr. Dietmar Geisendorf, first secretary, and Ms Annett Greiner, first secretary
Mexico, Chile to sign strategic association accord
Chile and Mexico will sign a strategic association accord in January in an effort to bring the two countries closer politically, culturally and technically, presidents of the two countries said at a joint press conference on Friday.
The visiting Chilean President Ricardo Lagos and his Mexican counterpart, Vicente Fox, said in the eastern city of Veracruz that the agreement would be formally signed during Fox's visit to Chile next month.
Legislators of the two countries will be able to contribute to the text of the accord
Mexico confuses its traffic violators
A nonprofit group promoting civic-minded behavior in this tumultuous metropolis is channeling bin Laden, former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein, Mother Teresa and US President George W. Bush to convince unruly drivers to change their ways.
The campaign by Muevete por Tu Ciudad -- roughly translated as "Do Something for Your City" -- was designed to improve everyday behavior on the streets of Mexico City, where cars drift through red lights and some police can be paid to look the other way.
Founders say their billboards and radio spots are designed to jolt the city's jaded commuters, police and
Mexico teachers clash with police in historic city
Mexican police forced out thousands of striking teachers camped in the heart of this historic city on Wednesday in the latest clash between protesters and government forces ahead of July elections.
Local radio said two people were killed and one was injured, although the report was not confirmed. Witnesses and press reports said shots were fired.
Before dawn, police on foot and in helicopters used tear gas to disperse the teachers, who have occupied Oaxaca Citys main plaza and surrounding streets for 20 days to press their demand for higher wages. Colonial, highland
Slim Persuades Mexico's Roberto Madrazo to Sign National Accord
Carlos Slim, Mexico's richest man, persuaded presidential candidate Roberto Madrazo to sign a national accord that ha backing from both union and business leaders.
The 12-page National Accord for Unity, Law, Development, Investment and Employment calls for cutting energy costs, overhauling the legal system and investing more in roads, said a spokesman for the accord. Slim, 65, is asking candidates to endorse the program to spur economic growth in Latin America's second-biggest economy.
Madrazo is running second to Andres Lopez Obrador according to a November Consulta Mitofsky poll. Lopez Obrador, the former
A remarkable series of pre-Columbian frescoes are to be seen at the ruins of Cacaxtla near San Miguel del Milagro, between Texmelucan and Tlaxcala. The colours are still sharp and some of the figures are larger than life size. To protect the paintings from the sun and rain, a huge roof has been constructed. An easily accessible visitors' centre has been opened. There is disappointingly little published information on the site, however. In theory there is a 'per picture' charge for photography, but this is not assiduously collected although flash and tripod are strictly prohibited. â– Tue-Sun, 1000-1630, US$2 which
Mexico's relations with Venezuela recovering: FM
Relations between Mexico and Venezuela are recovering after a row arising from a dispute over the US-promoted Free Trade Agreement in the Americas (FTAA), Mexico's Foreign Minister Luis Ernesto Derbez told Mexican radio on Monday.
Derbez said the bilateral relations are going on the right track and things could soon return to normal.
"We have to manage this with prudence and firmness. We have to keep watching how this evolves and to look out for moments which will allow us to take the path toward normalization,"
Mexico Parties to Curb Campaign Hostilities
Mexicos political parties agreed Tuesday to respect the results of the July 2 presidential election and curb mudslinging to ease tensions ahead of the vote.
Seven of the countrys eight political parties signed the agreement, which also asked President Vicente Fox, who has been accused of campaign interference, to refrain from commenting until after the Federal Electoral Institute has announced preliminary results.
This years presidential race is one of the closest ever with Felipe Calderon of Foxs ruling National Action Party running neck-and-neck with leftist Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of the Democratic Revolution.
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India, Mexico sign five agreements
The India-Mexico Joint Commission, which met on Friday after nine years, produced five agreements in foreign service training, culture, scientific cooperation, education and diplomatic and official visa exemptions.
Talking to this correspondent after the meeting here, Mexican Deputy Foreign Minister Lourdes Aranda Bezaury, who headed an 18-member delegation, said she also had an exchange of views with Minister of State for External Affairs Rao Inderjit Singh.
Need to work closely
Ms. Bezaury said there was need for the two countries to work closely on a wide range of issues given their size and power.
Already, they
