Famed South by Southwest Promoter Heads South
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South by Southwest (SxSW) may be one of the biggest musical festivals in the United States, but concert promoter Todd P., who has been instrumental to the success of the event for the last four years, has announced that he is forgoing the same old show for a more interesting opportunity in Mexico.
The promoter is said to be planning a show in the Monterrey area, although not many details have been released. Todd P is just one of many people in the arts world that are taking their flare and talent to Mexico, as the country is beginning to carve out a name for itself in the arts scene.
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admin @ February 19, 2010
US Dept. of Homeland Security Honors Mexico in Joint Statement
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Mexico has shown its commitment once again to international security through cooperation, this time with the US Department of Homeland Security. In a ‘Joint Declaration on Civil Aviation Security’ Mexico, the US and several other nations have signed on to help protect the skies for everyone taking to the skies. To read the full release, click here.
admin @ February 17, 2010
Women´s Soccer Comes to US
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On the heels of last week’s announcemen that the Men’s National team will visit the US six times to prepare for the World Cup, the Women’s national team would not be outdone, announcing upcoming two friendlies against the US.
“The U.S. national team will open its domestic schedule next month with a pair of matches against Mexico.
The first is scheduled for March 28 at Torero Stadium at the University of San Diego. The two teams meet again March 31 at Rio Tinto Stadium, home of Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake.
It will be the national team’s first game in Utah since the Americans played Ireland in a friendly at the University of Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium in 2003.”
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admin @ February 9, 2010
Mexico´s Men´s Team Takes on the US
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With US –Mexico relations at an all time high, the good spirit between the two nations will go to a whole new level, as Fifa announced today that the Mexican National team will embark on a six stop tour of the United States throughtout 2010. However, the matches won’t all be against US teams.
“The Mexicans will prepare for their 14th FIFA World Cup™ appearance with a US tour that begins 24 February in San Francisco against Bolivia, which finished last in the final round of South American qualifying.”
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admin @ January 28, 2010
Mexico comes in at number eight, according to Wall Street Journal
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The Wall Street Journal recently named Mexico as one of the top ten foreign investment areas in the world, in a huge nod to the country.
“Mexico has moved back into the world’s top-10 most attractive countries for foreign direct investment as U.S. companies seek low-cost production closer to home, consulting firm A.T. Kearney said Monday.
Mexico’s attractiveness for investment ranks 8th worldwide this year, up from 19th at the end of 2007, according to A.T. Kearney’s FDI Confidence Index for 2010, which is based on a survey of global business executives.”
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admin @ January 25, 2010
Mexico is a leader in social innovation, says Clinton
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Secretary of Clinton continued to praise Mexico’s progressive nature, this time, in the realm of online innovation. The US Secretary of State, highlighted Mexico as a leader in social media responsibility, a priority for the Secretary under the Obama administration.
“And in Mexico, a single email from a private citizen who was fed up with drug-related violence snowballed into huge demonstrations in all of the country’s 32 states. In Mexico City alone, 150,000 people took to the streets in protest. So the internet can help humanity push back against those who promote violence and crime and extremism.”
To read the release, click here.
admin @ January 21, 2010
Twitter catches on in Mexico in a big way
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1.11% of the population may not seem like a lot, but it was certainly enough to earn Mexico the no. 11 spot in the ranking of Twitter users around the world. The United States was far and away the winner, with over 50% of the population utilizing the social networking medium, but Mexico does rank as a top world leader in social media. To read the full article, click here.
admin @ January 15, 2010
PBS highlights Mexico as a great place to spend your twilight
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PBS’ popular program The News Hour, recently did a profile on the multitudes of Americans enjoying their retirement in Mexico. The country has long been a hotspot for American ex-pats, but in recent years, retirees have discovered the joys and wonders of enjoying their twilight years in Mexico.
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admin @ December 28, 2009
Secretary Clinton Applauds Mexico Once Again
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United States Secretary of States Hillary Clinton reinforced today the importance of cooperation between the US and Latin American Nations, particularly Mexico. She praised Mexico for its efforts in social reform, saying “ The Alliance of Youth Movements, launched in Mexico City in October with the backing of the State Department, is helping young leaders drive positive change in their own societies, starting with little more than a cell phone and an idea. “
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admin @ December 11, 2009
Famed Travel Writer Michael Browne and others endorse Mexico once again
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In a big vote of confidence, Michael Browne, one of the world’s most respected travel writers, penned an article titled “Good News: Mexico is Back,” urging travelers to return to the popular destination. He references Ken Pomerantz of MLT Vacation who lauded Mexico as restoring its rightful place as a top tourist destination at last week’s Luxury Travel Expo.
“MLT is adding Los Cabos to its menu of offerings, but good things are happening all over Mexico. Acapulco has once again become a hot destination, and we expect to see growth there in the next year as well as the addition or renovation of major resort properties. “
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admin @ December 10, 2009