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Frenk, who is a former minister of health of Mexico, referred to the 1995 financial meltdown in Mexico as an example of how change could occur in a time of crisis...
...Huasteca, an expansive rainforest region in central and northeastern Mexico, is not easy to reach. The adventurous make the eight-hour drive from Mexico City to the state of San Luis Potosi, where some of La Huasteca's best attractions lie. Others knock several hours off the journey time by catching a flight to the state capital (also called San Luis Potosi, or simply San Luis) and then driving over the Sierra Madre mountains. But most holidaymakers still prefer to congregate on Mexico's famous beaches, margaritas in hand...
...tourist and reward the persistent traveler with virgin jungle, pristine waterfalls and calm lagoons, perfect for snorkeling and swimming. Over 2,000 species of plants are found there, as are spider monkeys, jaguars and toucans. The rafting, kayaking and trekking are excellent. (Read "Oceanside Luxury Made Affordable (Think Mexico...
...Mexico City's power grid will be run by the Federal Electricity Commission, which generates energy through most of the country. The commission's union is considered to be a loyal backer of the government. Calderón says that a new state company may be formed but that privatization is not an option at this moment...
...political consequences of Calderón's boldest economic-reform move are yet to be revealed. Foreign investors cheered the decision. "This a very good signal," said Gabriel Casillas, head Mexico economist for JPMorgan Chase, in comments representative of the enthusiasm of foreign investors. "It indicates that Calderón could carry out other structural changes to modernize Mexico." Many electricity customers are also looking forward to changes after years of complaining of high bills and poor service. But Esparza has called on fellow unions to take to the streets to fight the measure, and the outcome of the battle...