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Mexican Business & Infrastructure
Inside this issue
• Politics: President Felipe Caldéron has established himself more quickly than many had expected before his election
• Banking: Moribund institutions are reviving
• Energy: Using Pemex as a source of revenue has left a legacy of problems
• Guest column: Eduardo Perez Motta on the role of competition - -
Content
Nation set to earn its way out of the shadows
The heartening economic revival is offset by obvious social problems, says Richard Lapper.
Politics: Calderón displays his ability to rule
But the president will need all his skill to push through his reforms, writes Adam Thomson.
Banking: Time heals wounds of the 1990s crisis
The formerly moribund institutions are reviving fast, writes Richard Lapper.
Telecommunications: Cutting off a dominator
Adam Thomson looks at the role of competition in Mexico’s turbulent telephone market.
Maquiladora: Skills and technology add value to product
Mexico’s cheap labour sector has stood its ground against the threat from China, says Adam Thomson.
Housing: Twin foundations of a market that came out of nowhere
Homebuilding is thriving as never before, reports Adam Thomson.
Energy: Oil monopoly in finance trap
The state-run regime needs investment to survive. But it is not easily achieved, says Adam Thomson.
Remittances: Village depends on its migrants in California
Legal cash sent back home topped $23bn last year, reports Richard Lapper.
Security: A growing problem confronts investors
Adam Thomson looks at how government and business are coping with high levels of violent crime.
Guest column: Eduardo Pérez Motta: A commitment to markets is needed
A growing number of voices are insisting on the importance of competition for Mexico’s economy.
