Submissions from 1997
Banking Consortium Awards Mexico US$2.5 Billion Contingency Line of Credit, LADB Staff
Center-Right PAN Loses Control Over State Legislature in Jalisco State, LADB Staff
NAFTA Panel Proposes Mechanism to Resolve Agriculture Trade Disputes, LADB Staff
Environment Briefs: Nuclear Waste Dump, Maritime Boundaries, Border Projects, LADB Staff
Mexico Incurs Third Consecutive Monthly Trade Deficit in September, LADB Staff
Mexico's Telmex to Offer Long-Distance Service in U.S. Market, LADB Staff
Mining Sector Reports Steady Pace of Growth in 1997, LADB Staff
Zedillo Faces Strong Fight From Opposition Parties over 1998 Budget Plan, LADB Staff
Drought, Storms Cause Major Damage to Mexican Corn, Bean, Coffee Crops, LADB Staff
Mexico Trade Briefs: South African Tequila, China Chemical, Avocados, LADB Staff
President Nominates Chief of Staff Luis Tellez as Next Energy Secretary, LADB Staff
Telecommunications Regulator Opens Local Telephone Service to Competition, LADB Staff
Government Awards Concessions for Two Short Rail Routes in Northern Mexico, LADB Staff
Government Criticized for Failure to Prepere, Inadequate Rsponse to Hurricane, LADB Staff
Mexican Business News Briefs: Investments in Britain, Philippines, Latin America, LADB Staff
Mexico, Germany Sign Bilateral Agreement to Protect Investments, LADB Staff
PRI Suffers Major Defeat in Veracruz Municipal Races, Wins Big in Tabasco, LADB Staff
Consumer Inflation in January-September Almost Half of Year-Ago Levels, LADB Staff
Energy Regulator Moves to Privaitze Natural-Gas System in Monterrey, LADB Staff
Legislators Push for Greater Autonomy For Human Rights Commission, LADB Staff
Multinational Group to Construct Nitrogen Injection Plant in Campeche Sound, LADB Staff
Nissan, Volkswagen Announce Major Expansion of Operations in Mexico, LADB Staff
Congress Resurrects Chiapas Peace Commission, LADB Staff
Government Suspends Rail-Car Concession for Mexico City Subway Route, LADB Staff
Mexico Agriculture Briefs: Seafood; Powedered Milk; U.S Guarantees, LADB Staff
President Zedillo Begins Search for New Central Bank Governor, LADB Staff
Mexican Reserves of Crude Oil Declined by 1.6 Percent iIn 1996, LADB Staff
Mexico, Israel Set Groundwork to Negotiate Bilateral Trade Agreement, LADB Staff
Opposition Parties Gain Control of Key Committees in Chamber Of Deputies, LADB Staff
Three Groups Compete for Concession of State-Run Satellite Company, LADB Staff
Agriculture News: Drought Relief, Duties on U.S. Apples, Processed Exports, LADB Staff
Commission Reports High Enrollment Rate in Privatized Pension Program, LADB Staff
Official Labor Group Elects New Leader: Unions Show Signs of Fracture, LADB Staff
Report Warns of Dangerous Increase in Air Contaminants in NAFTA Countries, LADB Staff
Mid-Term Elections Fail to Convince Zapatistas to Return to Peace Talks, Guest Author
U.S.-Mexico Dispute over Corn-Syrup Imports Exposesl Related Trade Disputes, LADB Staff
Financial Regulator Assumes Control of Bankrupt Grupo Financiero Abaco, LADB Staff
Government Acquires 23 Financially Troubled Toll Highways from Private Firms, LADB Staff
Opposition Parties Present Official Response to President's State Address, LADB Staff
Corn Millers Push Government to Eliminate Price Controls on Tortillas, LADB Staff
Death Rate High Among Undocumented Migrants Seekint to Cross into U.S., LADB Staff
Tourism Development Agency to Boost Spending for Projects at Major Resorts, LADB Staff
Trade Authorities Considered More than 200 Dumping Cases in 1991-1996, LADB Staff
Arbitrary Disposal of Hazardous Material Causes Major Problems in Mexico, LADB Staff
Mexico's Economic Growth Stronger than Anticipated in First Half of 1997, LADB Staff
Transportaiton Briefs: Airport Privatization, Canal Nixed, Cargo Theft, LADB Staff
Mexican Military, Police Accused of Torture, Other Rights Violations, LADB Staff
Mexico Business Briefs: Mining Concessions, PEMEX Profits, Oil-Gas Projects, LADB Staff
Opposition-Led Congress Seeks Greater Input on Economic Policy, LADB Staff
Features in Two Prestigious Magazines Offer Insights on Mexican Drug Trade, LADB Staff
Mexico News Briefs: Debt Repayment, Tax Aid, Privatizations, Fuel Subsidies, LADB Staff
U.S. Congress Votes to End Ban on Tuna Imports from Mexico, Other Nations, LADB Staff
Borrowers with Restructured Overdue Debt Have High Rates of Non-Payment, LADB Staff
Government Report Shows Persistence of Child Malnutrition in Rural Areas, LADB Staff
New Government Report Support Theory of Single Assassin in Colosio Murder, LADB Staff
Report Shows Mexican Textile Industry has Thrived Under NAFTA, LADB Staff
Experts Warn About Pending Water Shortages in Mexico, LADB Staff
Mexico Discards Controversial Plan to Allow Imports of Green Coffee Beans, LADB Staff
Mexico Moves Ahead with Electricity, Natural Gas Projects in Third Quarter, LADB Staff
New Congress May Consider Reduction in Value-Added Tax, LADB Staff
Formal U.S. Review of NAFTA Elicits Mixed Reactions on Both Sides of Border, LADB Staff
Mexican, U.S. Governments Confirm Death of Juarez Cartel Leader Amado Carrillo, LADB Staff
Mexico Economic Briefs: Trade Surplus, Consumer Inflation, Industrial Production, LADB Staff
New Obstacles Block Agreement Between Mexico; European Union, LADB Staff
PRI Suffers Major Losses in Congressional, State Elections, Including Mexico City, LADB Staff
Privatized Pension Plan Could Face Scrutiny in New Opposition-Led Congress, LADB Staff
Changes Expected in Labor Sector Following Death of Long-Time Labor Leader, LADB Staff
Mexico Imposes Temporary Duties on Imports of U.S. Corn Syrup, LADB Staff
Surveys Show PRI Could Lose Majority in Chamber Of Deputies in July Election, LADB Staff
Mexico Business Briefs: Foreign Debt, Auto Sales Lag, U.S. Firms Expand, LADB Staff
Polls Show PRD Candidate Cardenas Far Ahead in Mexico City Mayoral Race, LADB Staff
U.S.-Mexico Disputes over Trucks, Tuna, Strawberries Take Center Stage, LADB Staff
Labor Might Withdraw from Annual Negotiations on Anti-Inflation Accord, LADB Staff
Mexican Government Launches Two Energy-Related Projects, LADB Staff
Mexican Guerrillas Maintain Low Profile During Electoral Season, Guest Author
Coffee Growers Form Association to Promote Production of High-quality Beans, LADB Staff
Finance Secretariat Reports 5.1 Percent Growth in First Quarter of 1997, LADB Staff
Mexico Transportation Briefs: Pacific Rail Concession, Manzanillo Port Activity, LADB Staff
U.S. Investigates Money-Laundering Charges Against Raul Salinas de Gortari, LADB Staff
First Mayoral Debate for Mexico City Scheduled for May 25, LADB Staff
Guidelines Announced for Federal Agencies to Pick Long-Distance Providers, LADB Staff
Mexico Rejects U.S. Requests to Expedite Phase-Out of Natural Gas Tariffs, LADB Staff
U.S., Mexico Agree to Open Markets for More Agriculture Products, LADB Staff
Debtors Group, Academics Protest Plan to Capitalize Banking System, LADB Staff
Mexican Government Drafts Initial Plan for Privatization of Satellite System, LADB Staff
Reports Criticize Mexico for Increase in Human Rights Violations in 1996, LADB Staff
Zedillo Appoints Ex-Governor Coldwell to Head Chiapas Negotiations, LADB Staff
Honduras Signs New Agreement with International Monetary Fund, LADB Staff
Mexico Business Briefs: TAESA Troubles, New Telephone Bid, Grupo Carso-Sears, LADB Staff
Mexico's Trade Surplus Narrows Slightly in First Quarter of 1997, LADB Staff
Zedillo Caught Between Pledge of Fair Elections, Good Showing for PRI, LADB Staff
Labor Report: Food, Basic Items Increasingly Unaffordable for Most Mexicans, LADB Staff
Mexico Plans Latest Stage of Petrochemical-plant Privatization for August, LADB Staff
Mexico's Domestic Motor Vehicle Sales Recover in First Quarter, Exports Slump, LADB Staff
Zedillo Government Increases Budget for Environmental Protection, LADB Staff
Enrollment Slow in Mexico's Privatized Pension Program, LADB Staff
Growing Crime Rate Becomes Key Issue in Tightening Race For Mexico City Mayor, LADB Staff
Mexico Financial Briefs: Tokyo Bond Issues, Overdue Debt, Home Ownership, LADB Staff
PEMEX Admits Hydrocarbon Reserves are Smaller than Anticipated, LADB Staff
Government Opens Long-Distance Telephone Service in Mexico City, LADB Staff
