Submissions from 1998
Mexico Issues Bonds for US$1 Billion to Cover Most of its Debt Maturing in 1998, LADB Staff
U.S. Recommends Drug Certification for Mexico, LADB Staff
Government, Business Labor Create New Consultation Scheme to Fight Inflation, LADB Staff
Mexico's Copper Production Projected to Increase Despite Low Prices, LADB Staff
Military Exerts Strong Influence on President Zedillo's Decisions on Chiapas, Guest Author
Trade Panels Might Consider U.S.-Mexico Disputes on Corn Syrup, Phone Service, LADB Staff
Banking Regulator Takes Control of Financially Troubled Banco Industrial, LADB Staff
Environment News Briefs: Fire Damage, Mexico City Garbage, PEMEX Sued, LADB Staff
Former Mexico City Mayor Camacho Creates New Centrist Political Party, LADB Staff
Mexico Projects Adequate Foodstuffs Output Despite Bad Weather, LADB Staff
Privatized Pension Program Receives Mixed Reviews, LADB Staff
Cities Continue to Attract Heavy Migration, LADB Staff
Consumer Inflation Higher than Expected in January, LADB Staff
Economy News Briefs: Development Banks, Bonds, Tax Collections, LADB Staff
Mexican Recorded Economic Growth of 7 Percent In 1997, LADB Staff
Mexico Imposes Preliminary Duties on Imports of U.S. Bond Paper, LADB Staff
PEMEX Negotiating with Mobil for Access to Texas Refinery, LADB Staff
Agriculture Ministry Reduces Subsidies for Coffee Production, Promotion, LADB Staff
Governing PRI Faces Growing Internal Dissent, Other Political Problems, LADB Staff
Mexico Proceeds with Limited Privatization of Airports, Southeast Rail Line, LADB Staff
Former Jalisco Governor Romero de Velazquez Arrested on Drug Charges, LADB Staff
Mexico Formalizes Duties on Imports of U.S. High-Fructose Corn Syrup, LADB Staff
Official Labor Organiztions Return to Labor Day Parade After Three years, LADB Staff
Regulator Sanctions Three Major Long-Distance Carriers for Unfair Practices, LADB Staff
European Parliament Raises Concern About Chiapas Situation, LADB Staff
Foreign Minister Asks U.S. to Relocate Proposed Nuclear-Waste Dump, LADB Staff
Government Reports Very Narrow Trade Surplus for 1997, LADB Staff
Mexico Briefs: Second Airport, Central Bank Deputy Governor, Tolls, LADB Staff
Administration Cuts Budget to Compensate for Drop in Oil-Export Revenues, LADB Staff
Canada, Mexico to Expand Economic, Political Cooperation, LADB Staff
New Mexico City Mayor Faces Controversies Over Water, Air Programs, LADB Staff
U.S. Study Points to Discrimination Against Pregnant Women at Maquiladoras, LADB Staff
Automobile Organizations Protest Increase in Sales Tax for New Motor Vehicles, LADB Staff
Central Bank Reports Annual Inflation at 15.7 Percent for 1997, LADB Staff
Interior Secretary Appoints New Chiapas Peace Negotiator, LADB Staff
Tourism Sector Facing Uncertainties in New Year, LADB Staff
Submissions from 1997
Anti-Monopoly Regulator Imposes Strict Restrictions on Telephone Giant, LADB Staff
Attorney General's Office Offers Reward for Arrest of Tijuana Drug Cartel Leaders, LADB Staff
European Union, Mexico Agree on Framework for Free-Trade Negotiations, LADB Staff
President Ernesto Zedillo Wins Legislative Approval for 1998 Budget, LADB Staff
Business Briefs: Toys in Informal Economy, Film Industry Success, New Ford Plant, LADB Staff
Energy Secretariat Announces New Infrastructure Projects for 1998, LADB Staff
Mexico, Russia Discuss Alternative Organization to OPEC, LADB Staff
Mexico's Economic Prospects with Asian Countries Mixed, LADB Staff
Agriculture Briefs: Subsidies, Cattle Industry Cooperation, U.S. Rice to Mexico, LADB Staff
Mexican Economy Grew by More than 8 Percent in Third Quarter, LADB Staff
Mexican Labor Movement Struggles Over New Identity, LADB Staff
U.S., Mexico Announce Agreement To Combat Weapons Smuggling, LADB Staff
Business News Briefs: Auto Industry, Energy Projects, Tourism, LADB Staff
Congress Pressures Executive to Overhaul Bank-Bailout Program, LADB Staff
Congress Resurrects Committee to Investigate Fraud at Food Agency, LADB Staff
Illegal Cutting Claims 600,000 Hectares of Forest in Mexico Annually, LADB Staff
Mexican Government Announces Modified Plan to Privatize Airports, LADB Staff
Attack on Bishops Threatens Chiapas Peace Process, LADB Staff
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
