Submissions from 1999
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
Drought, Water Issues Come to the Forefront in 1999, LADB Staff
Mexican Coffee Production Estimate Reduced Because of Drought, LADB Staff
Mexico Seeks Private Capital for Oil, Electricity, Natural Gas Projects, LADB Staff
Two Reports Criticize Mexican Government for Allowing Human Rights Violations, LADB Staff
Analysis: Economy Could Hold Key for Governing Party in 1999, Guest Author
Annual Inflation Expected to Surpass Government Target Again in 1999, LADB Staff
Business News: Tomato Exports, Fertilizer Imports, Colombia Tariff Request, LADB Staff
Mexican Deposits in U.S. Banks Increase to US$38.87 Billion, LADB Staff
Mexican Government Ends All Price Controls, Subsidies on Tortillas, LADB Staff
PRI-PAN Coalition Ensures Passage of 1999 Budget in Chamber Of Deputies, LADB Staff
Quintana Roo Governor Under Investigation for Alleged Ties to Drug Cartels, LADB Staff
Submissions from 1998
Business Briefs: Airport Management, Satellite Launch, Paper Company, LADB Staff
Congress Approves Controversial Initiative to Bail Out Bank-Rescue Fund, LADB Staff
Prosecutors Offer Final Arguments in Murder Case Against Raul Salinas, LADB Staff
Commission Sets Minimum-Wage Increase at Only 14 Percent for 1999, LADB Staff
Sharp Drop in Oil Prices Forces Zedillo Government to Modify 1999 Budget Plan, LADB Staff
Trade Briefs: Apple Complaint, European Accord, China Agreement, LADB Staff
Business Briefs: Unexpectedly High GDP, Inflation Rises, Trade Deficit Widens, LADB Staff
Electoral Agency to Examine Contributions to PRI's 1994 Presidential Campaign, LADB Staff
Zapatistas, Legislative Commission Resume Contacts, LADB Staff
Belgian, French Companies Win Concessions in Energy Sector, LADB Staff
Mexican Crude Oil Export Prices Remain Depressed in Third Quarter, LADB Staff
Panel Recommends Voting Rights for Mexicans Living Abroad, LADB Staff
U.S., Mexico Discuss Expanded Anti-Drug Efforts; Relations Remain Strained, LADB Staff
President Ernesto Zedillo's Administration Releases Austere Budget for 1999, LADB Staff
PRI Wins Big in Elections in Four States, Loses Gubernatorial Race in Tlaxcala, LADB Staff
TELMEX, Competitors Unable to Agree on Interconnection Fee, LADB Staff
Business Briefs: Petrochemical Plants, Newsprint Industry, Mexico City Airport, LADB Staff
Mexico's Jobless Rate Drops in January-September; Underemployment High, LADB Staff
PAN, PRD Blame Ex-Finance Secretary Ortiz for 'Illegal' Bank-Rescue Plan, LADB Staff
U.S., Mexican Livestock Producers Exchange Anti-Dumping Charges, LADB Staff
Switzerland Seizes US$114 Million in Raul Salinas de Gortari's Bank Accounts, LADB Staff
Texas Commission Denies Permit for Sierra Blanca Nuclear-Waste Site, LADB Staff
Zapatista Leaders Willing to Resume Contact with Legislative Commission, LADB Staff
Environment Briefs: Border Pollution, Environment Tax, Forest Fires, LADB Staff
Mexico Expects to Meet Target of US$10 Billion for Foreign Investment in 1999, LADB Staff
Producer Groups Worried About Widening of Mexico's Agricultural Trade Deficit, LADB Staff
Proposal Resurfaces to Integrate Energy Distribution on U.S.-Mexico Border, LADB Staff
Baja California Appoints Interim Governor; PRI Holds Two State Primaries, LADB Staff
Higher Costs for Tortillas, Basic Goods Boost September Consumer Prices, LADB Staff
Mexican Supreme Court Upholds Right of Bankers to Charge Compound Interest, LADB Staff
PEMEX, Exxon Agree to Process Heavy Crude at Texas Refinery, LADB Staff
Mexico Takes First Step to Give Human Rights Commission Autonomy, LADB Staff
PRI Sweeps Elections in Chiapas, Oaxaca Amid Very Low Turnout, LADB Staff
Private Sector Proposes to Link Mexican Economy to U.S. Dollar, LADB Staff
High Interest Rates to Limit Mexican Economic Growth in Fourth Quarter, LADB Staff
