Letter to our readers.With the traditional Semana Santa vacation behind us and Spring freshly under way, this issue of BUSINESS MEXICO marks the introduction of a new element begun in conjunction with our partners at AmericaEconomia--The Top 50 Mexican Companies This is a List of Mexican companies:
This cover story package (pages 18-29) is comprised of eight compelling case studies of Mexican companies whose achievements in exports, foreign acquisitions and sector domination have made them players on the global stage. Our reporters offer a concise overview, as well as brief insights into what each company has done to gain the unique foothold foot·hold n. 1. A place providing support for the foot in climbing or standing. 2. A firm or secure position that provides a base for further advancement. foothold Noun 1. it enjoys in its marketplace. In a loosely related vein, we take a glance at Mexico's Asian trade relationships (page 46), including a closer look at Japan (page 47). Elsewhere in this issue, the government's new hazardous waste Hazardous waste Any solid, liquid, or gaseous waste materials that, if improperly managed or disposed of, may pose substantial hazards to human health and the environment. Every industrial country in the world has had problems with managing hazardous wastes. policy goes under the microscope (page 36), and the progress of judicial reform in Mexico is assessed (page 42). On the lighter side, we step back and consider the form and function of several well-known Mexico City Mexico City Spanish Ciudad de México City (pop., 2000: city, 8,605,239; 2003 metro. area est., 18,660,000), capital of Mexico. Located at an elevation of 7,350 ft (2,240 m), it is officially coterminous with the Federal District, which occupies 571 sq mi landmarks before concluding that Mexico's architects are among the world's finest World's Finest may refer to:
Of special interest to us (and we hope to you as well)--particularly since Mexico City will host this year's Global Summit of Women--is the growing influence of women in the economy (page 30). This is something we intend to examine in more depth in the coming months up to and beyond the June summit. In the meantime Adv. 1. in the meantime - during the intervening time; "meanwhile I will not think about the problem"; "meantime he was attentive to his other interests"; "in the meantime the police were notified" meantime, meanwhile , we'll keep pushing forward in our quest to make BUSINESS MEXICO an essential item in the "must-read" box on your desktop. Best regards. Tom Buckley Editor |
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