Submissions from 1999
Students Continue Strike at Mexico's Largest University, LADB Staff
Commerce Dismisses Dumping Complaint Against Oil Imports from Mexico, LADB Staff
Moody's Increases Investment Rating for Mexico, LADB Staff
Primary Election for PRI Features Debate on Whether 'Dedazo' Still Exists, LADB Staff
Agriculture Briefs: Cotton, Subsidized Milk, U.S. Meat Dispute, LADB Staff
Differences Over Tariff Reductions, Rules of Origin Snag Mexico-E.U. Accord, LADB Staff
Mexican-Spanish Group Could Gain Pacific Airport Management Concession, LADB Staff
Weak Global Prices Contribute to Mexican Sugar Industry Problems, LADB Staff
Cantarell Project Under IScrutiny for Cost Overruns, Production Shortfall, LADB Staff
Government Proposes Greater Investment Flexibility for Pension Fund Managers, LADB Staff
Mexico Imposes Preliminary Duties on Imports of U.S. Beef, LADB Staff
Opposition Parties Consider Common Presidential Candidate in 2000, LADB Staff
Environment Briefs: Salt Plant, Isthmus Project, NAFTA Norms, LADB Staff
Mexico, Chile to Implement Expanded Free Trade Agreement at End of July, LADB Staff
Mexico's Trade Deficit Narrows Significantly in First Half of 1999, LADB Staff
Raul Salinas de Gortari Gains Partial Victories in Swiss, Mexican Courts, LADB Staff
Bufete Industrial, Dina Join List of Mexican Firms Failing to Pay Debt on Time, LADB Staff
Business Briefs: Northwest Airport Concession, Rail Lines, Gas Distribution, LADB Staff
Clarification on June 9 Article, LADB Staff
Government Assigns Military Personnel to Civilian Police Force, LADB Staff
Studies Show Declining Birth Rates Slowing Mexico's Population Growth, LADB Staff
Independent Auditor Uncovers Corruption, Mismanagement in Bank Rescue Fund, LADB Staff
NAFTA has Mixed Impact on Mexico's Telecommunications Sector, LADB Staff
Senate Fails To Pass Election Reform, Leaving Overseas Citizens in Limbo, LADB Staff
Strong Peso, Tight Monetary Policy Keep Mexico's Inflation Low, LADB Staff
Chamber of Deputies Approves Taxation Powers for Cities, LADB Staff
Mexico Postpones End to Natural Gas Tariff, Awaits U.S. Oil Dumping Decision, LADB Staff
PRI Wins Election in Mexico State, Loses to Coalition Candidate in Nayarit, LADB Staff
Congress Approves Initiative to Give Human Rights Commission Autonomy, LADB Staff
Mexico Receives Multilateral Loans to Stabilize Economy Before 2000 Elections, LADB Staff
Mexico's CEMEX Acquires Chilean Cement Company, Bids for Egyptian Firm, LADB Staff
Savings Protection Instiute Might Take Over Mexico's Third Largest Bank, LADB Staff
AHMSA Default Brings Concerns that Other Mexican Firms Might Follow, LADB Staff
Drug Trafficking Controversy Again Top Issue in U.S.-Mexico Summit, LADB Staff
PRI Accused of Laundering Campaign Donations Through Bank Rescue Fund, LADB Staff
Business Briefs: Infrastructure Spending, Refinery Remodeling, Power Plant, LADB Staff
UNAM Students Hold Prolong Strike to Protest Tuition Increases, Guest Author
Chihuahua, Federal Government Continue Feud Over Imports of Used Cars, LADB Staff
Drought Conditions Continue to Worsen In Northern, Some Central States, LADB Staff
Lead-Poison Problems Surface at Penoles Plant in Coahuila, LADB Staff
Mexico to Eliminate Tariffs on U.S., Canadian Natural Gas Imports by July, LADB Staff
Governing PRI Announces Guidelines for Presidential Primary Election, LADB Staff
Mexico's GDP Reported at Only 1.8 Percent in January-March Quarter, LADB Staff
Seafood Chamber Sets Ambitious Production Target of 5 Million Tons by 2010, LADB Staff
Supreme Court Decision Allows Creation of Independent Unions in Mexico, LADB Staff
Congressional Committee Allows Savings Protection Agency to Begin Operations, LADB Staff
Telmex, Sprint Dissolve Partnership In U.S. Market, LADB Staff
U.S. Report Praises Mexico for Advances in Protection of Intellectual Property, LADB Staff
World Bank, OECD Criticize Mexico for Failing to Address Poverty, LADB Staff
Business Briefs: AHMSA Debt, Coca-Cola's Monopoly, PEMEX Investment, LADB Staff
Independent Senator Introduces Legislation to Promote Forest Conservation, LADB Staff
Mexico, Brazil to Begin Negotiations on New Tariff Agreement in July, LADB Staff
Mexico Receives US$9.5 Billion in Loans from Multilateral Institutions, U.S., LADB Staff
Investments Continue to Increase in Mexican Mining Sector, LADB Staff
Mexico Reports Narrowing of Trade Deficit in First Quarter, LADB Staff
New PEMEX Processing Plant to Boost Mexico's Production of Natural Gas, LADB Staff
Unions Differ on Proposal to Allow Private Investors in Electrical Sector, LADB Staff
Agricultural Trade News Briefs: Corn, Sugar, Coffee, LADB Staff
Mexico Seeks to Curb Illegal Imports of U.S. Automobiles, LADB Staff
President Ernesto Zedillo Announces Minor Cabinet Shuffle, LADB Staff
Authorities Order Arrest of Ex-Quintana Roo Governor on Drug Charges, LADB Staff
Mexican Steel Production Expected to Increase Slightly in 1999, LADB Staff
Strong Peso Contributes to Low Consumer Price Index in March, LADB Staff
Zedillo Seeks Trade Accords with European Union, Israel by End of 1999, LADB Staff
Mexico's Two Largest Banks May Be Considering Merger, LADB Staff
New Report Again Concludes Colosio Assassionation was Not a Plot, LADB Staff
State Legislatures, Labor Groups Seek Repeal of Daylight-Saving Time, LADB Staff
Controversy Surrounds Election of Leaders for PRI, Center-Left PRD, LADB Staff
Federal Government Plans Commuter Rail System for Mexico City, LADB Staff
PEMEX Observes 61st Birthday Amid Profitability Concerns, LADB Staff
Zapatistas Claim Success in Political Referendum, LADB Staff
Death of Marine Mammals Along Pacific Coast Linked to Industrial Pollution, LADB Staff
Mexico Refinances US$1.88 Billion in Private Debt Due in 2000, LADB Staff
PEMEX Postpones Remodeling Concessions for Refineries in Two States, LADB Staff
U.S. Senate Bill Would Exclude Mexico from Drug Certification Process, LADB Staff
PRI Observes 70th Anniversary by Committing to Open Presidential Primary, LADB Staff
Trade News Briefs: Avocadoes, Tomatoes, Textiles,, Beef, LADB Staff
Weak Oil Prices Raise Concerns About Possible Reduction in 1999 Budget, LADB Staff
Drought Threatens Parts of Mexico Again this Year, LADB Staff
Mexico Launches Partial Privatization of Second Regional Cluster of Airports, LADB Staff
Mexico's Telephone Market Opened with Launch of New Service in Tijuana, LADB Staff
Zapatistas Gamble on "Consulta" to Save San Andres Accords, John Ross
Lack of Interest Dooms Privatization of Petrochemical Plant in Veracruz, LADB Staff
Mexican Congress Delays Launch of New Savings Protection Institute, LADB Staff
Mexico Attains GDP Growth of 4.8 Percent in 1998, LADB Staff
PRI Wins Gubernatorial Elections in Hidalgo, Quintana Roo States, LADB Staff
Mexican Construction Sector Reports Slight Decline in 1998, LADB Staff
Mexico Active in Bond Market Despite Uncertain Latin American Economy, LADB Staff
Mexico Launches Comprehensive Campaign to Combat Drug Trafficking, LADB Staff
Mexico's Central Bank Criticized for Placing Too Much Emphasis on Inflation, LADB Staff
Environmental Groups Urge Mexican Government to Cut Industrial Pollution, LADB Staff
PRI Suffers Stunning Defeat in Baja California Sur Gubernatorial Election, LADB Staff
Producers, Business Sector Worried About Loss of State Foodstuffs Agency, LADB Staff
Mexico Incurs Trade Deficit of US$7.7 Billion in 1998, LADB Staff
Mexico, U.S. Announce Joint Campaign to Protect Undocumented Immigrants, LADB Staff
Senate Appoints 10 Committees to Study Impact of NAFTA on Mexico, LADB Staff
Zedillo Seeks Constitutional Reforms to Enhance Electricity Sector, LADB Staff
Domestic Sales of Motor Vehicles in Mexico Stronger than Expected in 1998, LADB Staff
Judge Finds Raul Salinas Guilty of Plotting Murder of PRI Rival, LADB Staff
New Tariff a Concern for European Union in Trade Talks with Mexico, LADB Staff
