Mexico To Assume “Savior” Role in Climate Talks
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With climate talks limping along, President Calderon has refused to give in to this slow momentum. Renewing his promise to real and sustainable change for the future, the President will look toward his nation to “rescue” the failing talks, all in anticipation of the summit on climate change this December in Mexico.
According to James Murray of BusinessGreen, “speaking in an interview with Reuters a few days ago, Mexico’s chief negotiator Fernando Tudela said the host nation accepted the Cancun summit would not deliver an international climate change treaty, but insisted a “spectacular breakthrough” was still possible.
Tudela said the Mexico summit would aim to deliver “a set of meaningful decisions” on issues such as climate financing and adaptation, while also engineering an end to the “regime standoff” that has marred past negotiations.
“We have a window of opportunity that is closing,” he said. “What we want to do is rescue these negotiations.”
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admin @ August 20, 2010
Werner Leaves Big Shoes
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It is difficult to step into a role occupied by someone like Alejandro Werner, a well respected Wall Street name. But if there is one man who is up to the task, it is Jose Antonio Meade.
Meade was announced as the new Deputy Finance Minister last night, following the announcement that Werner plans on leaving the post.
Top economists insist that there is no need to worry however, as the economy of Mexico continues to show promise.
“I think there will be continuity in fiscal policy,” said Mario Correa, an economist with Scotiabank in Mexico City. “Werner is a very respected economist and they will miss him, but Meade is qualified for the job.”
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admin @ August 18, 2010
Anaheim Residents Get A Special Treat
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The Muzeo in Anaheim, California announced today that there will be a free traveling exhibit of some of the most famous art that Mexico has to offer.
“Miradas: Ancient Roots in Modern and Contemporary Mexican Art from the Bank of America Collection” will run Sept. 10 to Jan. 9, 2011.
However, only the first three days, Sept. 10-12, will be free.
Hurry and get your tickets now. For more information, click here.
admin @ August 16, 2010
July Yields New Jobs for Thousands
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According to official numbers, over 45,000 jobs were created throughout Mexico, helping to curb unemployment even further.
Finance Minister Ernesto Cordero announced a total job creation in the first seven months of the year numbered 559,070, with 45,697 formal jobs created in July alone.
Even more impressive is that many of these jobs were created in the retail sector, an industry which many thought to have been hit the hardest in the economic downturn. However, with retail sales on the rise, demand for new jobs has increased as well, pushing Mexico toward an even brighter future.
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admin @ August 6, 2010
New Gateway to the Old
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The ruins of Teotihuacan continue to yield mysterious treasures, as researchers have uncovered a new tunnel that is believed to lead to the burial remains of some of the most powerful rulers of the ancient civilization.
“I think the tunnel was the central element, the main element around which the rest of the ceremonial center was built,” archaeologist Sergio Gomez said. “This was the most sacred place.”
Nearly 50,000 objects made of jade, stone, shell, and pottery were also found within. The find is especially significant considering that no depiction of any rulers has ever been found in that area. Archaeologists hope that this dig will release a new and exciting glimpse into an ancient history.
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admin @ August 4, 2010
Schools in Mexico and U.S. Connect Directly
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While the Christian Evangelical School in Tennessee and the Blas Pascal School in Merida, Mexico may seem like strange bedfellows at first, the two institutions are set to prove that the students have more in common than they might realize.
The two schools have embarked on a bilateral cultural immersion program, in an effort to promote greater understanding and tolerance.
“We took the trip in order to allow our students to experience the life of a teenager in Mexico,” said Dawn Shute, ECS Spanish teacher who co-sponsored the trip with ECS world view director Noah Brink.
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admin @ July 30, 2010
Oaxaca Festival Draws International Attention
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The BBC has decided to highlight the 2010 Oaxaca festival, in a show of appreciation for Mexican indigenous culture and heritage.
The wonderful article, available here, speaks towards the beauty of the native culture, and the importance of Festivals such as the Oaxaca in maintaining a strong cultural identity through the generations.
admin @ July 25, 2010
Mexico A Big Winner at LA Film Fest
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Last week, the city of Los Angeles hosted their famous annual film festival, crowning several critically acclaimed films making a splash in 2010. Chief among them this year was Presumed Guilty (Presunto Culpable) by Roberto Hernandez.
The Mexican film about an imprisoned man for the murder of a man he never met received the Audience Award for Best International Feature.
To read about more winners, click here.
admin @ July 13, 2010