Mexico is The Fourth Most Interesting to Investors, according to a German study

Mexico is the fourth most interesting for investors, behind Nigeria, Indonesia and South Korea, according to a study released today by the German magazine "Business Week" on the most promising economies.

In a statement released by the publication, is collected in the same text, which reads: "Whoever wants to succeed in the long term, should rather be positioned in second-line markets such as Nigeria, Indonesia, South Korea and Mexico."

The report adds that "the growth phase turbo" in BRIC, the four emerging giants (Brazil, Russia, India and China), "is over", because "rarely big four" do ya "dream to many investors ".

The study looks at a double ranking multiple variables of different areas, such as basic macroeconomic indicators, trade balance data, elements of political stability, investment figures in research and evaluates various characteristics of their markets.

The winning country after adding two classifications is Nigeria, followed, in order, by Indonesia, South Korea, Mexico, Turkey, Algeria, Poland, Ghana and Malaysia.

"In the ranking are the most underrated nine markets, which despite its respectable development and a sustainable business model is still not perceived as serious competitors," said Florian Willershausen, international editor of the "Business".

This study coincides with a visit to the winner of the last elections in Mexico, Enrique Peña Nieto, of the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), launched yesterday by four European countries, Germany, Spain, the UK and France, before assuming the presidency, the December 1, aiming to boost relations with European states and their political leaders.

The Mexican consortium of industry and construction Elementia, entrepreneurs and Antonio Carlos Slim Valley, announced today the launch of a cement factory that will produce annually one million tons of cement in 2013.

The new company, Cementos Fortaleza, said in a statement that finalizing since its first production plant in Santiago de Anaya, in the central state of Hidalgo, in which they have invested $ 300 million, which will release its first batch product in February.

The factory will develop gray cement, masonry and bulk, and empower a group like Elementia, specializing in providing "high-tech solutions in the fields of cement, concrete, polyethylene, styrene and copper," he explained.

In principle, the objective of the new subsidiary will be Elementia strong market of the self and the small scale construction, said the CEO of Cementos Fortaleza, Antonio Taracena.

"We are very close to small distributors and of course the master mason, which has been a source of inspiration for the brand," said the company's commercial director, Rodolfo Galindo, in a statement.

The new business division Elementia will thus become the first cement company in Mexico emerges in 70 years, and operate a market where firms like Cemex Mexico, Moctezuma and Cruz Azul, Holcim and French.

In the construction of the first factory of Cement Strength 1,200 people worked, and when operating at the plant will be 150 direct jobs and 750 indirect jobs.

Elementia is a consortium owned by businessmen Carlos Slim, who owns 46% of its capital, and Antonio del Valle, with the remaining 54%.

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TV Azteca presented to cable television operators bid for the transmission of their signals, which could be up to 50 percent lower than that bid earlier this year when he decided to charge for this service.

The vice president of the Association of Telecommunication Networks (ARTM), Solomon Padilla said 'we are waiting for the draft contract next week because the commercial rate presented is valid ending November 6. "

He said that while the proposal presented by the television commercial is economically viable, its acceptance depends on the contractual conditions are reflected in the contract.

For his part, Paul Zehle, director of Comarex-an undertaking entrusted with the sale of TV Azteca-signals referred to the package offered to cable operators consists of eight broadcast television signals plus three high-definition at a price of 17 cents dollar with a growing annual scheme to five years to complete at 30 cents.

'In the beginning there were certain negative conditions in hiring signals by naming somehow open, but TV Azteca is in every right and market them with the presentation of this acceptance rate has been exceptional.

Zehle said this offer was presented to 90 percent of the companies that provide cable television service nationwide, which are beginning to accept the proposed scheme.

In this regard, Padilla said ARTM partners 'Azteca appreciate this something that is feasible, we are not asking for anything for free, this is a business', so they are open to a settlement favorable to all parties.

He hoped the Federal Competition Commission (CFC) will keep an eye on these negotiations and engage in advocacy for access to broadcast television content under fair conditions.

Last February, Cablevision Monterrey trademark of TVI-Cablecom and Cablemás off the air broadcast television channels of TV Azteca, because Channel requested a fee for their signal.

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The town of Puerto Vallarta (pop. 350,000) perches at the most tranquil recess of one of the Pacific Ocean’s largest, deepest bays, the Bay of Banderas.

Mexico is the third-largest trading partner of the United States and a majority middle-class country, but one held back by corruption, poverty, red tape and monopolies.

On July 1, 2012, Enrique Peña Nieto, of the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, which ruled the country from 1929 to 2000, was elected president of Mexico. Troubled by a bloody drug war and an economic malaise, voters gave a comfortable victory to Mr. Nieto, sometimes called the Pretty Boy (or Gel Boy because of his styled hair).

Mr. Peña Nieto will succeed Felipe Calderón, who took office in 2006 in a hotly disputed election. Mexico’s presidents are limited to a single six-year term.

Mr. Peña Nieto’s victory was a stunning reversal of fortune for the centrist PRI, which was thought to be crippled after its defeat in the 2000 presidential election ushered in an era of real multiparty democracy here.

Buoyed by a strong machine across several states, by the youthful Mr. Peña Nieto’s capture of the television spotlight and by voters’ unhappiness with the direction of the country, the PRI defeated both the incumbent conservative party and the candidate who nearly beat the conservatives last time.

During the race, cynical commentators joked that it was essentially a battle between the Pretty Boy, the Quinceañera Doll and the Tired Has-Been.

Mr. Peña Nieto’s opponents were Josefina Vázquez Mota, a former education secretary under Mr. Calderón, who is a conservative. She is called the Quinceañera Doll because she is always smiling, but her party — the P.A.N., or National Action Party — has been in charge for 12 years, a time of rising violence and continued corruption.

The other candidate was Andrés Manuel López Obrador, a liberal former mayor of Mexico City who lost the last election in 2006 by 0.6 percentage points. The oldest of the candidates, he is sometimes called the Tired Has-Been.

Mr. Calderón will step down at the end of 2012. After a turbulent first year in office, Mr. Calderón cemented his hold on power, divided the main opposition party and launched a full-scale offensive against drug cartels. The wave of violence that followed consumed his presidency. More than 50,000 Mexicans have been killed since Mr. Calderón dispatched his military to take down the traffickers.

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Prime Social Group Is Proud to Announce the 2nd Annual Electro Beach Spring Break in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, March 2013

COLUMBUS, OH--(Marketwire - Sep 27, 2012) - Prime Social Group is proud to present Electro Beach Spring Break 2013 in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico beginning March 1st, 2013 through March 30th, 2013 for a 30 night Spring Break EDM Music Experience unlike any other!

College students will have the opportunity to party with the biggest DJs in the world set against the beautiful backdrop of Mexico's luxury hotels, villas and beaches. Last year, Superstar DJs Calvin Harris, Laidback Luke, Steve Aoki, Dada Life, LA Riots, Manufactured Superstars, Chuckie, and Grammy Nominees TIESTO and AVICII as well as many more rocked the house. With an even more star-studded lineup set in place for 2013, this year's Electro Beach will be the most epic spring break yet!

Corporate Partnership/Sponsorship Opportunities are now available. "Being associated with Electro Beach will give corporations an opportunity to connect for the next 7 months leading up to spring break and at Electro Beach for the month of March with over 40,000 college students! For a company looking to connect with this core audience, the opportunities we can offer are endless," says Jason Stone, Director of New Business Development and Corporate Partnerships.

Of recent, PSG has been recognized by the industry and their peers as one of the most respected concert promotion agencies in the college space and the EDM world. With over 180 events lined up for 2013, co-founders Zach Ruben and Adam Lynn both view Electro Beach as the future of EDM that's concentrated for college students.

"Our mission was to construct a platform in which college students in a 17-22 market had the opportunity to gather with their friends and witness the level of talent that perform at shows across the world -- the outcome was Electro Beach," said Zach Ruben, Co-Founder of PSG.

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Tau Resorts graciously accepts Riviera Nayarit’s award from Apple Vacations for the honor of “best destination” in 2012.

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) October 09, 2012
Celebrated for its breathtaking beauty, temperate, inviting climate, white coral beaches and fascinating biodiversity, Riviera Nayarit, found just outside Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, has been awarded the Crystal Apple award by Apple Vacations. Stretching over 200 miles along the Pacific coast, Riviera Nayarit plays host to some of the most popular and luxurious resorts in the world including Tau Resorts.

Rodrigo Perez Hernandez, Nayarit Secretary of Tourism, said that the award is a great opportunity to promote this tourist destination on a global scale to both European and North American audiences.

The Apple Vacations council considered beaches across many attributes, including health, infrastructure and safety, before coming down to the final decision. The award itself was presented in Chicago at a decorated award ceremony. The Crystal Apple Award is expected to have a huge positive effect on tourism in the area as word spreads regarding the prestigious honor received by Tau Resorts’ location.

Activities around the area of Riviera Nayarit include three golf courses, two live dolphin centers, a world-class marina and its world-famous, idyllic beaches stretching in either direction.

The news of the award brings optimism to Tau Resorts, a fresh face on the resort scene that is wrapping up its final stages of construction along the beaches of Riviera Nayarit. Tau Resorts is a collection of high-end, freestanding vacation homes that merges American standards of modern comfort with traditional Mexican lifestyle and culture. Offering one or two-bedroom suites complete with full kitchens, bathrooms dining areas and balconies, Tau Resorts is designed to accommodate families of all sizes, with or without children.

Tau Resorts suites come with a fully-fitted kitchen, elegant modern furnishings mixed with traditional artworks, private pools and tubs, aromatherapy options, plasma TV, wireless Internet and views of the Pacific Ocean and Banderas Bay.

Previous winners of the best destination award include Costa Rica, Puerto Vallarta and Riviera Maya. Other awards given out this year by Apple Vacations include that of “best hotel chain,” which went to Secrets Resorts and Spas, and “best all-inclusive resort,” which went to Iberostar Grand Hotel Paraiso, an adults-only resort found in Quintana Roo, Mexico.

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Sandals ExumaSandals founder Butch Stewart said that the Sandals Emerald Bay on Grand Exuma is in a dire situation because of high operating costs and insufficient airlift,

Mexico’s Ministry of Tourism reported a 5% increase in the number of air arrivals to Mexico in the first five months of 2012 compared with the same period in 2011.

The Aztec economy is emerging as the fastest growing in the next decade, despite the drug.

Gerardo Navarrete, Director of Municipal Tourism, let everyone know that, this year is the first time in Banderas Bay we are celebrating this important date

with a huge participation closed activities organized by the City of Banderas Bay Friday , through the Municipal Tourism Department, in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism of Nayarit, Riviera Nayarit OVC and UTBB, to commemorate World Tourism Day.

Gerardo Navarrete Arambul, Municipal tourism director, said this year is the first time in Banderas Bay is celebrating this important milestone, giving the credit to President Rafael Cervantes Padilla, as this gave the proper relevance, taking care to avoid go unnoticed-he said "this region has been booming and growth through tourism, so the mayor instructed us to organize this series oflecture, supported and coordinated with the agencies involved."

Importantly, the program also featured Bay Smile, exemplified in a documentary that accounts of tourism from the perspective of people, and a diagnosis made by the municipality, with a detailed report of all statistics throws tourism , which will be a great support to academia research and business.

Among the topics presented in the series oflecture, were a great interest to the audience: "Tourism and Sustainable Development factor in Banderas Bay", which exposed Dr. Jorge Luis Lopez Ramos, as well as "success stories Mexico Tourist Towns ", directed by Mauricio Magdaleno turismólogo Galván, and the round table" The Importance of Sustainable Tourism Development in the Region ", where business leaders and managers tourist participated.

"The government of Rafael Cervantes continue promoting actions to consolidate tourism, with the database we already have, we will be encouraging greater investment in tourism development, because tourism is what gives life to Banderas Bay," finally said, Gerardo Arambul Navarrete.

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By Jerry Limone

The major U.S. car rental companies have agreed to support legislation banning the renting of recalled vehicles, according to a news release issued by the U.S. senators who sponsored the bill.

Hertz, Enterprise Holdings, Avis Budget and Dollar Thrifty endorsed the legislation, as did the American Car Rental Association.

While car dealers are prohibited from selling a recalled automobile, rental car companies are not barred from renting or selling one. The new Senate bill would require that rental companies ground a recalled vehicle no later than 24 hours after the rental company gets the recall notice. Rental companies will have up to 48 hours for recalls that include more than 5,000 vehicles in their fleet.

Also, the law would give the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration authority to investigate and police the recall safety practices of car rental companies.

The car rental companies called the proposed law "consensus legislation." It was sponsored by Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) and Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.).

The senators were joined for the Thursday announcement by Cally Houck of California, whose two daughters were killed in 2004, when their rented Chrysler PT Cruiser began leaking steering fluid and caught fire before crashing into an oncoming truck. Enterprise rented the vehicle to the girls despite a safety recall for problems with the steering column.

After a court case, Enterprise had to pay the Houck family $15 million in damages.

In memory of the Houck daughters, the Senate bill is named the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2012.

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