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Luis Chaparro Mexico

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Table of Contents

Introduction..................................................................................

Geographical Area Analysis........................................................

Economic Analysis 1...................................................................

Economic Analysis 2...................................................................

Political System...........................................................................

Trade Laws..................................................................................

Population....................................................................................

Diet and Nutrition........................................................................

Housing and Communications.....................................................

Transportation.............................................................................

Labor...........................................................................................

Education....................................................................................

Clothing......................................................................................

Recreation and Leisure...............................................................

Language....................................................................................

Religion......................................................................................

Bibliography...............................................................................

Appendix....................................................................................


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Introduction

Mexico is located in North America as many of you already know. Mexico has a variety

of different beautiful tourism places. Mexico a country built over Aztec and Mayan civilizations

and introduced chocolate, chills and corn to the world. Mexico has in its biggest exports

petroleum because it contains a lot of refineries in the Gulf of Mexico. The exports an imports

are very diverse because it located in such a perfect spot, having the USA and Central America

bordering it. Mexico is one of the most powerful third countries with the hopes of leaping into

the first world.

The IMP project will mostly consist of an explanation of what is one major issue the country is

facing. With over nine million people being affected in one city and many millions in scattered

cities. Air pollution has been one of Mexico City biggest issue, as well as the worlds. A non-

profit organization will be founded in behalf to reduce the effects air pollution has on humans.

The report will give more information on what the issue consists of, how and the problem is

nation wide, how the non-profit originations is going to help, and how you the people can help us

change the world,

Before the issue is stated and the non-profit is initiated and solves the problem, you have to

become an expert of Mexico itself. For it to be

possible a better understanding of Mexico’s current

conditions would be great with a, geographical area

analysis, economy, transportation, education, and

population. Furthermore, the culture of Mexico would

also be shown, diet and nutrition, housing, language,

religion, and recreation and leisure. Finally, in order

to understand how Mexican laws work by its, political

system, labor, trading, and customs.

Lastly, the IMP or the International Marketing Project

is completed in order for people to gain a genuine understanding of what the current issues and

economy the truly fascinating country of Mexico is going through. With the ultimate goal, for

the major issue to be presented with a resolving non-profit organization.

Issue

Identifying an Issue - How to undergo a better system to have better air quality in Mexico City.

Research Writing – What does air pollution cause? For the body paragraphs I will elaborate on

my idea on having better air quality in Mexico City. In the last paragraph I will conclude why

my idea will work.

(usforex)


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Essay– Air pollution is a result of both natural and human causes. The biggest cause for air

pollution is natural cause, which include forest fires, volcanic eruptions, wind erosion, and many

more. The second biggest factor is human activities. For example, emissions from industries and

manufacturing companies, burning fossil fuels, and agricultural chemicals. From various of these

causes Mexico City has been facing air pollution problems, at a rate of one of the worst years in

the history. Mexico was considered one of the cleanest air quality city to the dirtiest in span of a

generation (esschooltoday). What’s the best prevention Mexico is taking to lower the air

pollution? How does it affect the health or people going through Mexico City daily? Mexico will

and has been trying to prevent air pollution because of the need of Mexico City’s air quality to

get better.

Air pollution is and has been one of the worst problems in Mexico City. Without air life on earth

is impossible, which means we need clean air in order to survive. Air pollution contains dust,

fumes, and gases, which are harmful for humans and animals to live in the area with air

pollution. Humans have dumped wastes into the atmosphere that cope with natures activity in

emitting harmful gasses or fumes into the air (epa). According to epa more pollution has been

added in major cities from industrial, commercial, and domestic sources. When the gases or

other harmful substances get too high for it to be considered unsafe, then the country has a

pollution problem in their hands. Finally, air pollution can cause very complex problems, like

upper atmosphere ozone depletion or global warming (epa)

Air pollution has a serious affect in human health. A study showed that air pollution affects the

heart in young people. The study showed that air pollution can damage the heart and have a

greater risk at a heart disease (sciencedaily). Other big health factors in breathing sir pollution

daily is a reduction in lung function, irritation in eyes, nose, mouth and throat, and asthma

attacks. Other affects that air pollution can cause is a reduction in energy levels, headaches and

dizziness, and respiratory disease. The most serious problems that can occur in inhaling bad air

quality is cancer and cardiovascular problems. All these problems are why Mexico is in an

urgency to have a better air quality (tropical-rainforest-animals).

Mexico City has four severe categories and two heavy in

the most polluted cities. (biophysics).

Air pollution is a big problem worldwide because of the

affects it causes in humans. There’s immense amount

benefits in reducing air pollution. It mostly benefits in one

way, to help reduce the half factors. Nobody wants to have

heart problems or 2700 people dying in one city annually.

People around air pollution cities want to walk around the

city, not having to worry about the air quality. The world

doesn’t want cancer, lung problems, or even cardiovascular problems. Henceforth, it is important

for cities around the world to take serious preventions in how to prevent and eliminate air

pollution for the behalf of the health of humans. Finally, Mexico City should start more

preventions to prevent air pollution to grow.


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Mexico City has suffered from air pollution since the beginning of this year. Mexico City has

implementation a rule that certain cars cannot circulate for a day to keep the air pollution from

increasing. Since last week about 40% of cars don’t circulate in a day. My idea in order to have

better air quality is that I want to merge my idea with the Mexican Government. I want people to

get free bikes. Then they have to use their free bikes three times a week. This would mean less

fossil fuels getting burned. Also the air quality would increase in a positive way. This would

prevent the usage of cars. Only bikes can be used. With all this there would be a lower

percentage of health factors coming from air pollution. Finally, the project can insure the

safeness of the citizens of Mexico City.

Non-Profit Non-Profit Name – The Ride a Bike for a Nation Organization

Mission Statement - The Ride a Bike for a Nation Organization mission statement is to develop

a stable good air quality by serving the public with free bikes. Thus, by maintaining a high

number of people riding bikes there would be less cars driven around Mexico City. Indicating

less fossil fuels in the atmosphere, which would lead to a better air pollution in the Mexico City.

What We Do – In Mexico there is a program called Hoy No Circula. The Program means that a

personas car cannot be on the road for one day a week in the 18 counties in the Estado de Mexico

with the solely purpose of having a better air quality (Noticias.starmedia). With that idea I

would like to merge my idea with the Estado de Mexico idea. By not having cars circulating

once a week and giving free bikes to people to ride them over cars will lower the air pollution.

The purpose of the Bike Air Quality is to decrease the amount of air pollution in the Mexican

City’s atmosphere.

The Bike Air Quality would be organized in steps. First, the organization would need to collect

money from partnerships and donors. Furthermore, the government needs to be contacted of

what we are going to do for their sponsorship. Henceforth, with the money collected the

organization will need to buy nice looking good quality bikes and store them. The fourth step

would donate free bikes to all the lower society class, so they don’t have to make an effort to buy

cars to make the pollution even worse. The fifth step is to give free bikes to young adults and

adults. Thus, the majority of the students in Mexico City have to ride bikes to school. By just

implementing these steps the air quality would be better than what it has been in the past few

months. The sixth step is to give free bikes to all ages and all the ones who are excited to help the

ride a bike for a nation. The final step is to have a good relation with the government, so they can

make bikes roads or alleys for it to be safe for people to ride bikes around the city.


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As every organization or business there is going to be advertisement, so people know what’s

going on. For example, the organization is planning on advertising in popular stores, social

media, roads and t.v. The announcement on all these platforms would be ride a bike for a nation

whose future is on your hands. Mexicans deserve to breath good air quality, as it used to be in

the 1950’s. By implementing the bike project there will be less cars circulating in Mexico, which

would mean less burning fossil fuels. Thus, the air quality would increase in positive way.

Ways You Can Help –

1. Donate Money – Any Donation is good for the future of Mexico

Let’s stop the risk of getting heart disease or any other health issue related to air pollution

Let’s give our children a better environment when there out playing in playgrounds in

school or in Chapultepec Park

Let’s represent our country worldwide

Who want to have a better atmosphere

2. Donate Bikes– We are going to buy bikes from different places worldwide to then sell them for an

outstanding price of zero dollars to the people who need it and want to help the nation.

3. Volunteer your time Community services for those students you need it

Internships for all ages

The good hearted people who just want to help

Famous people who want to give their nation back what they have gave them

Partnership - One of the partnerships would be the Mexican government because they would help the

organization. To have success in having good air quality. The government will help us give the

word to all people living in Mexico City to ride bike for a nation. They would benefit by having

no problems with the air quality and people complaining.

TelMex would give us money and their benefit back is more fame around Mexico for being one

of the causes of having no pollution in Mexico. This would lead to people buying more TelMex

or using it.

Liga Mx would be our third partnership because they could put advertisement while games are on

every weekend and we would put their logos on our brochures to get more people to go to their

stadiums and see soccer matches.

Geographical Area Analysis

From beaches to volcanoes to peninsulas. Mexico is full of beauty that is hidden because

violence over captures its beauty. Mexico contains all the terrain you can think of. From deep

canyons to mountains. Being one of the most underrated countries in the world based on its

economy (oddizzai). Surprisingly, it’s a land of opportunities because being a small economy to

one of the most diverse in the world. This is the reason why many investors are being attracted

(Koba,Mark). When talking about business attractions the investors first have to know the setting


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of the country. When talking about the setting it’s key to garnish topics about Mexico’s location,

topography, and climate.

Mexico is located in North America with the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea engulfing

the shores of Mexico’s eastern beaches. While the Pacific Ocean is on the west. Its land

neighbors include the United States of America (north), Guatemala (south east), and Belize

(south east). As its major cities are Mexico City (capital), Monterrey, Tijuana, Veracruz (chief

port city on the Gulf of

Mexico), Puebla, and

Querétaro (one of the

cleanest cities in the

world). Because

Mexico has water and

land bordering it. It can

ship via water which

would take a long time

but less money, while it

can also go on ground

which is more time for

the shipment to get to

its destination. Via air

is another option, but

its more money than

other options. Canada-

Mexico have a great

trading relationship by

being the third most

bilateral trading

partners in the world

(Canada Internationals).

The southeastern states are known for its typical tropical weather because of the warm waters of

the Caribbean Sea. Mexico’s climate is very diverse; it can go from tropical to desert. Northern

Central Mexico is mostly desert and semi-desert, the very northern west is Mediterranean,

central is mostly Temperate, and both west and east coastlines plus the southern part of Mexico

is Tropical or Subtropical (geo-mexico). The Tropical areas, Pacific Coast, and the Yucatan

Peninsula on yearly average receive from 1000mm to 1500mm of rainfall. While others parts

like northern Mexico only receive approximately 200mm to 300mm (current results). Shipping

through ground in the northern states could cause a problem because of its arid conditions.

Mexico has pleasant summers and mild winters. It averages 18 degrees Celsius a year. It can

have some strong rainy storms in the afternoon, so some isolated tornadoes can occur. Also

during hurricane season it's common to see hurricanes in the coastal area. Shipping wouldn't be a

good choice throughout sea because of the problems it could encounter (Weather and Climate).

Finally, Mexico has fine weather for shipping equipment throughout the world in various forms

for business.

(napsofworld)


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The temperate climate in central Mexico makes a good weather for a business man

The tropical coastlines make Mexico primer tourist destination.

Mediterranean is perfect for hotels to be establish in

The Subtropical is perfect for distribution of goods

Popular attractions like Los Cabos is perfect to elaborate and make a business like a hotel

or apartment.

As already addressed, Mexico can go from tropical to desert areas. The country has a lot of

tropical and temperate areas, which will cause no problem for distribution. It has one main

mountain range; the Sierra Madres. This would cause no problem for the distribution of goods

because of its moderate weather in the mountain area. México’s mild winters and pleasant

summers are perfect conditions for shipping goods (planetware). One of the most popular

attractions is Teotihuacan, which is a civilization from 2nd century BC where people can see the

Pyramids of Sun that were built around 100 AD. While being only 31 miles east of Mexico City,

business can thrive from history tours, helicopter tours, and many more. Cozumel is another

attraction, which is located in the Yucatan Peninsula (south east). Is famous for scuba diving and

snorkeling. It was discovered in 1959, since then it's been called a National Marine Park to

protect its delicate coral reefs and tropical fish (touropia). The diversity of different Mexican

attractions like Los Cabos should bring a lot of businesses to elaborate different business around

this country.

Mexico has everything a person can imagine in its geographic features. From a mild winter,

rainy areas, desert, and pleasant summers. Mexico contains different ways in being successful in

running a business. By doing the job of researching the country and knowing in depth about its

market you’ll thrive when setting up a business. Also the beauty of the land should help bump

that business a step higher than what it normally would have been. Henceforth, looking for

Mexico’s hidden beauty can change your life in one day. Don’t just sit there, come on it's a

unique opportunity.

Economic Analysis 1

Classification: Mexico is Capitalism, which means mostly all trade and industrial business are privately

owned. (Foreign Policy)

Description: Mexico is mostly classified as a capitalism because most of its companies throughout the

country are privately owned (The World Fact Book). There are exceptions like Pemex (Mexican

petroleum), which is state owned. Capitalism is known to be privately owned, therefore its open for

competition. There is mixture of capitalism and socialism to keep people from owing everything to end

with only capitalism. Socialism is a trade or industrial business that the government owns. Communism is

not mixed in Mexican economy, which is property that is public owned and people get paid based on their

skills and needs (Google definitions).


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Economic Statistics and Activity

Resources:

Renewable

Hydropower is a system where water is captured and transformed into electricity (renewable

energy world). Hydropower is the highest renewable energy resource in the country (science

direct).

Solar energy is waves of light or heat from the sun, which is transformed into renewable energy

(renewable energy world). Mexico has high expectation for solar energy because it’s ideal

location in the Solar Belt (science direct).

Wind energy gets air flow through wind turbines to mechanically generate energy (renewable

energy world). Wind energy is concentrated in five different zones of the country especially

Oaxaca (science direct).

Geothermal energy is heat from the earth like hot water and hot rocks found beneath the earth

(renewable energy world). Mexico is ranked the 4th country that uses geothermal energy

worldwide wide (science direct).

Biomass energy is the stored energy in plants and when those plants are burned the energy is

released as heat (epa). Mexico has highest potential because it has the highest number of research

in the last 20 years (science direct).

Unrenewable

Oil is a sticky liquid that is derived from petroleum and used especially as a fuel. Oil a big factor

in the Mexican economy generating 13% of the country’s export earnings in 2013 (emaze).

Coal is black, combustible material, and is use for energy. Coal is only about four percent of

Mexico’s energy and their small imports from United States, Canada, and Colombia for domestic

supplies (Geni).

Natural Gases is a gas mixture mostly containing methane. Natural gases are mostly produced in

the southeastern part of the country with the main goal to increase Burgos production (Geni).

Industries

Automotive – The manufacturing of vehicles to export or sell. $90.4 billion (23.7% total of the

exports) Major companies are Ford, Honda, DINA, Nemak, Masada, and Volkswagen.

Electronic equipment – The production of tablets phones and many other electronics. $81.2

billion (21.3%). Flaco Electronics, Kyoto Electronics, and Zonda Telecom.

Machines, engines, pumps – The production of big equipmen for construction or production of

cement. $58.9 billion (15.5%). Cemex, Cemento CruzAzul, and Urbi.

Oil - The generation of petroleum in the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico. Thus, to export throughout

the world, especially the US and Canada. $22.8 billion (6.0%). Alpek, Mexichem, and Pemex.

Medical, technical equipment – The production of medical equipment like x-ray scanners and all

the equipment necessary for a hospital or clinic. $15.2 billion (4.0%). Tecma, The Offshore

Group, and Espicom.


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(worldstopsexports)

GNP and/or GDP Official Exchange Rate-

There are 17.6469 Mexican pesos per US dollar (XE)

Total GDP Purchasing Power Parity (PPP)

The best way to calculate a countries economy based on what the people and the companies in the

country have accomplish. The data

above has a special significance to

Mexico because it has its similar

countries that Mexico is competing to

stay with. Spain is a key country

because it where Mexico descended

from and it wants to reach it. Spain and

Australia are role models that a student

wants to surpass them. Nigeria is just a

country that has similar size and

population to Mexico. Finally, in

reality this has a lot of significate to

Mexico because it gives a hint of what

should be its goal for this year.

Top Three GDP Per Capita in Mexican States

(theglobleconomy)

$2.22 $1.10

$3.17

$1.48

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(Excel) (Data World Bank)


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GDP Real Growth Rate

(World Fact Book)

This means the growth of the GDP

over a period of one year in

percentage. Basically it’s the rate of

change of one country gross domestic

product from one year to another.

Also inflation could affect this rate

that is measured every year. Finally,

the real growth rate basically is a

comparison of how the economy is

doing from the past year.

Economic Analysis 2

International Trade Statistics - The following trade statistics is going to inform you about

Mexico’s imports, exports, partners in both exports and imports, balance of payments, and trade

balance.

Mexico is top 23 in the world in economy complexity according to OEC.

Major Exports

Crude Petroleum

Cars

Vehicle Parts

Delivery Trucks

Computers

(Atlas.media)

Description of Exports - Mexico top exporter is the United States of America with over 75% of

its exporting. Crude petroleum is Mexico top exporting product and it is also known as oil,

diesel, gasoline, and fuel. Cars is another well exported product for it consisting of autos,

automobiles, vehicles, and golf carts. The third most exporting product for Mexico is vehicle

parts that include gauges, motors, and sensors. Delivery trucks are transportation vehicles and

Lorries are exports as well. Finally, computers is the fifth exporting good for Mexico. Computers

include data processing machines, analog computers, CPU, and data storage units (Atlas.media).

Crude Petroleum $41.6 billions

Cars $33.2 billions

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Vehicle Parts $20.9 billions

Delivery Trucks $19.1 billions

Computers $17.1 billions

(Atlas.media)

Export Partners

(atlas.media)

Major Imports -

Refined Petroleum

Vehicle Parts

Integrated Circuits

Computers Cars

(Atlas.media)

Description of Imports - Mexico is a Central and Northern American country. More of its 90% of its

imports comes from it’s to northern states; Canada and USA. Refine Petroleum is known as oil and

gasoline. Mexico is in the top ten imported for refine petroleum. Mexico is the sixth most importer of

vehicle parts to constructed vehicles with gauges, meters, sensors, and starters. And also its imported

integrated circuits that are semiconductor chips. Henceforth, its imported computers who are also known

has CPU and data storage units. Finally, it has imported cars which are autos, automobiles, vehicles,

snowmobiles (Atlas.media).

Refined Petroleum $23.8 billions

Vehicle Parts $20.6 billions

Integrated Circuits $11.7 billions

Computers $ 9.6 billions Cars $ 8.4 billions

(Atlas.media)

$2.60

$1.10 $3.17

$1.48

TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY MEXICO EXPORTED IN BILLIONS TO

ITS TOP COUNTRIES

Mexico Nigeria Brazil Australia


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Import Partners

Problems of Scarcity – Mexico has a big problem in its nation right now and it is water crisis. Mexicans

are in a war right know because they want clean and good quality water. They protest on national water

day that water is not a business it’s for humans to use it. Henceforth, close to 5 million Mexicans are

currently in Mexico without usage to clean water. But all this water crisis is supposed to calm down when

a water provision goes to the private sector, which says it going to have better water than the government

of Mexico. More than 81% of Mexican people don’t drink tap water because they don’t trust it’s clean.

Also Mexico leads the world with more bottles water consumption with about 125 gallons per person

each year. Finally, tens to thousands of Mexicans are going to continue to protest for a water reform.

Balance of Payments - Mexico has a trade surplus of approximately $24.3 billion. (Atlas.media)

Trade Balance - Mexico has a positive trade of balance 24.3 billion dollars. Mexico has a positive trade

balance because it shows that it’s the 23rd most complex country in the world. Mexico’s exports 230

products with comparative advantage. This means that its global shares of exports is bigger that what it

normally was, accepted from the size of a products global market. Thus, that Mexico exports go to the

outside world because of its crude refiners in the Gulf of Mexico. Finally, Mexico is looking for the

evolution of the country’s export structure. (Atlas.media)

Exchange Rates - The exchange rate is only benefitting one side. It’s benefiting the tourism coming from

the United States of America. This is because when the tourists come, they exchange their dollars to pesos

meaning they have more money to pay things that are cheaper in Mexico that the US. Thus, they’re going

to have more money to spend on. Even though the prices in Mexico are still going up, the prices are

$2.60

$1.10 $3.17

$1.48

TOTAL AMOUNT OF MONEY MEXICO IMPORTS IN BILLIONS

TO ITS TOP COUNTRIES


)OEC)


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cheaper compare to the prices in the United States of America. Finally, this affects Mexicans because they

have to pay more for the things they have to buy.

Name of the Currency - The name of the Mexican currency is the Mexican Peso.

Current Rate of Exchange – According to XE currency converter there is $17.477 Mexican Peso for

every Dollar.

Inflation Rate –

(Trading Economics)

Inflation is the rate where general

prices of goods and services are

staying at standard level. If the

goods and services rise, the

purchasing power of currency

would fail. Thus, the central banks

try to limit inflation to avoid

deflation for the further result of an

economy running smoothly.

Finally, this graph indicates that

Mexico and Australia have an

economy that is running smoothly

and in the other hand Brazil and

Nigeria are having trouble running their economy in the past few years.

Unemployment Rate –

(Tradingecnomics

This means how many

people are employed

compared to how many

people are unemployed.

According to this graph

Mexico has the lowest

unemployment Rate with

4.15%. Brazil in Australia

are in the median average

around the world in

unemployment rates. Finally,

Nigeria has the highest

unemployment rate of all three, but not of the world. To add this proves people wrong about there being

no jobs in Mexico. It has a low unemployment rate.

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Political System Introduction- The key components of the Mexican government are that it has three branches like the US

(executive, judicial, and legislative). With three competitive parties there is a lot of work for business to do

because of what each party can do for them. Also if you’re a business man from outside the country in parts

like Europe or the US then Mexico is great for the business. The reason is because they all have a similar

government and there is no need for adaption. There are political parties trying to get more labor money for

the high and low skill labor because the prices of everything is going up. Finally, With the current president

Enrique Pena Nieto there are going to be a lot of reforms for the poo people to get access to things they

don’t. Thus, there is going to be a better environment for business to be establish in Mexican ground.

Government Type/ Political Structure - Mexico is a democracy/federal republic. It’s a democracy

because it has three branches judicial, executive, and legislative. Also it has representative for each state

with senates. Henceforth, it’s a federal republic because all the states retain power of self-government, but

ultimately the president of the country has the decision over reforms, but the states can make reforms for

individual things. (IndexMundi)

Branches of Government - Mexico has three branches in it system of government the Executive, Judicial,

and Legislative. The Executive branch is where the President Enrique Pena Nieto is the head chief of the

Mexican government. The president then has a cabinet (high-ranking advisers), which includes general

attorney, head of the Bank of Mexico, and senior treasury. The Mexican Legislative branch includes Senate

and each is elected by popular vote to serve six years. There is 128 seats with 98 elected by popular vote

while the other 32 are allocated by their party’s popular vote. There is also the Chamber of Deputies (500

seats, 300 are elected by popular vote and 200 by each party’s popular vote) who server for a term of three

years. Finally, there is the Judicial branch is where the supreme court of justice is. The Supreme Court of

Justice is elected by the President and must have two-thirds of the votes of the senate. The Supreme Court

of Justice contains 11 justices.

Political Parties - Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI) – Was establish in 1929 by President Plutarco

Elias Calles. It a party that wants to bring more stability to the government and this party wants to bring

more reforms that is going to help the country from its institutional. The current president of Mexico is

from the PRI. Corruption scandals and economic challenges are testing the ability of this party to move

forward. Mexico PRI tries to challenges development, poverty, and inequality in Mexican people.

(Britannica)

National Action Party (PAN) - Was founded in 1939, but didn’t have success until 1989. The Pan party is

to bring reforms to help the current administrations. Also the Pan strongest aspect is that it has a lot of

strong entities. This party likes to fight against the violence and, make a healthy and honest government.

(mexicoinsituitionalelections)

Democratic Revolution Party (PRD) – was founded in 1986 with a group of pro-reform. The party is in

problems because its leaders don’t have confidence in themselves in winning the presidential race.

It was created because of potential frauds in the opposing political party. Finally, it’s a leftist party.

(mexicoinsituitionalelections)


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Leadership –

Enrique Pena Nieto (December 1, 2012 – Today)

Felipe Calderón (December 1, 2006 – November 30, 2012)

Vicente Fox (December 1, 2000 – November 30, 2006)

Ernesto Zedillo (December 1, 1994 – November 30, 2000)

Carlos Salinas de Gortari (December 1, 1988 – November 30,1994)

Miguel de la Madrid (December 1, 1982 – November 30,1988)

José López Portillo (December 1, 1976 – November 30,1982)

Luis Echeverría (December 1, 1970 – November 30, 1976)

Stability of Government - The Mexican President is elected for six years. The government has been stabled

in last couple of years. In the past there were a lot more violence that made the government unstable.

Corruption is a key word in the Mexican government. This is because there could be people in the

government associated with The Cartels. Besides that, México has maintained a stable government by

trying to make reforms for the benefit of Mexicans in living a life with clean water, reasonable wages, and

many other problems.

Legal System - The legal sytem of Mexico is a civil law (mexonline).

Suffrage - The Mexican suffrage is 18 years of age with universal and compulsory (indexmundi).

Flag -

(Wikipedia) This Mexican flag is a symbolism to

the nation. Thus, the green strip

represents independence movement.

The white strip in the belif in the

caltholic church and the red strip is

for the spanarids that joined for

Mexican indepence as well as blood

of the national heros. The emblem in

the middle is Aztec hertiage. There is

a legend where the gods advised to

the Aztecs to construct a city when a

eagle, perched pona prickly pear tree,

devouring a serpent on a marschy lake. This plaza is now Mexico City. The flag was created in 1821

(amhistory).


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Trade Laws Introduction - Mexico is trying to get rid of all its tariffs. Also what is happening is that Mexico

does not want to depend too much on the United States economy for the reason that is has gotten

more free trade agreements. Also Mexico follows the NOMs guidelines of having the imported

or exported product have a perfect labeling or it would be sanction to fines. Another fact is that

there is a special tax for cigarettes and alcoholic beverages. All Mexican imports have to have to

be listed as Padron de Importadores. Mexico’s has phased out 67% of the traffic between the

European Union. Finally, Mexico is on of the most importers and exporters in the world meaning

it has to be carefully in how originated it is when it comes with its trade laws. (GlobalTrade)

Tariffs or Taxes - Under the NAFTA Mexico phased out all of its industrial traffic in January 1,

2003 and in January 1, 2008 it phased out its remaining traffic and non-tariffs like corn, sugar,

milk powder, orange juice, and dried beans. The US has limited Mexico’s market because its

exports have subjected to antidumping. Definite imports no longer have to pay the processing

fee> Henceforth, Mexico has a value-added tax (IVA) on sales or foreign products. !0 percent

are products residing in the Mexican border and 15 percent for the ones coming in from the

exterior. The products include foods. Finally, there is a special tax on alcoholic beverages and

cigarettes that can vary from 25 to 160 percent. (GlobalTrade)

Trade Laws

Trade Restrictions - Mexico has temporary importation like it imports that can be

returned in the same condition, foreign artist, cultural and sports event, convictions,

press, and journalist are all temporary imports. The procedures of temporary imports is

that Mexico has to send them in the same condition and can remaining in Mexico up to

six months. Henceforth, any errors in the paperwork errors can result in fines. Finally, if

the people break the laws the people can be subject to sanctions because Mexico is very

restrictive in there regulation and requirements. (GlobalTrade)

Service Barriers- Mexico has a few traffic barriers which one barrier is that sensitive

products require a license. To be certain which need Mexico has created a list. This is

why when you are an exporter from another country make sure you have your products

classified. Some that require license are weapons, ammunition, used goods, and

refurbished equipment because they are required by the secretarial economy. The

agriculture wants frozen meat, health requires advance sanitary import authorization to

export or import, and the environmental requires licenses for types of woods and many

more. Also toxic and hazardous exports and import shave to be authorized. Finally,

controlled products have to have the same regulations has the other products.

(GlobalTrade)


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Inspection Standards- All Mexican imports have to be listed with Padron de Importadores

of tax purpose. Also al products in North America have to have a NAFTA Certificate of

Origin. All the trades have to have a code to be inspected by the United States or Mexico.

There are two main types of trade standards NOMs, which are technical regulations,

include labeling and issued by the government and agencies. The second is NMX, which

are voluntary standards and whenever the government the government thinks it’s needed.

(GlobalTrade).

Trade Agreements – Mexico made a free trade agreement with Chile that was enforced in

August 1999 from a bilateral trade in 1991. As now 99 percent of Chilean exports go to

Mexico in duty free condition. The amount 625 million dollars annually comes from the

trade (GlobalTrade). Besides Chile, Mexico has free trade agreements between Costa

Rica, Nicaragua, European Union, Israel, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Uruguay,

Japan, Colombia, and Peru. Mexico has trade agreements mostly to help face their own

economic challenges and its dependence on the United States economy. Over the years

Mexico has been decreasing the dependence on trade with USA thanks to getting involve

with more free trade in Asia and Europe. With the European Union 67% of the tariffs

were phased out. (www.fas.org)

Labeling and Marketing Requirements- First of all retail sale in Mexico must have a label

in Spanish before the importation to Mexico. The products must follow the guidelines of

the NOMs that required that the commercial information is somehow put onto the

product. The product must at least have Name or business and addresses of the importer,

name or business of the exporter, Trademark of commercial brand, net contents, care and

use instructions for the product, and any warnings or dangerous aspects on hazardous

products. Finally, the importer have to have the taxpayer number. (Global Trade).

Population Introduction - The first reason why Mexico is a perfect place for your business is because its economy

rounds in the $1.26 trillion. Thus, it’s a middle power. It’s the 17th largest economy in the world. All this

is fantastic news for entrepreneurs because Mexico is thriving for new business that will help raise the

economy into a G7 economy (First Class Country). Furthermore, it has an excellent market in tourism and

oil business because of its tourism sites around Mexico like the Cozumel Playa. Henceforth, oil has the

biggest revenue in the country export with about $130 billion dollars. Finally, because wages are raising

and trade terms a getting less favorable, Mexico has gained more power in automobile exporter. For

example, large companies like Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan, and ford have increase or started their

production in Mexico. This will bring even more companies to Mexico because they want to earn money.

Don’t you want profits? Then what are you waiting for! (weforum)

Total Population - The current population of Mexico is approximately 128,285,355 people.

(Worldmeters)


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Growth Rate –

Mexico is one of the

fastest growing

country and

economy’s in the

world. The growth

makes sense because

parents are having

two to four kids in

this era; in Mexico.

Henceforth, Japanese

and Russians people

aging and births not

coming in a great

burst. Also most

people in Mexico are

around there late 30’s, while in Japan and Russia there in their late 40’s (Worldmeters).

Birth Rates –

This graph interprets

that Mexico has a

greater birth rate than

Russia, but has a

smaller birth rate than

Japan. Japan and

Russia have had

problems with growth

rate so that’s a key

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(Indexmundi)

Also makes sense because Mexico has a greater birth rate than both of the other countries. Thus, the

another two should have a greater death rate. Also Mexico treats there people better by having a better

society than the other two countries. (CIA)

Life Expectancy Rates –

Mexico has higher life expectancy than Russia because Russia has a low birth rate and high death

rate. Its lower than Japan because Japanese people life in a good atmosphere and have live in better

conditions. Mexico has lot of people who die due to violence. Another thing is that Mexicans can die

because of bad water usage or food. Finally, how good people take of themselves takes a role like for

example how much time they have of vacations a year.

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Distribution of Population –

This has a lot of significates in expanding a business. People from 25-54 are where most of the

businessman are located in and that is were most of Mexicans are located. Also between those ages

there’s lot of eager people wanting a job. (indexmundi)

Most Populated Cities -

The most populated city in Mexico is its capital; Mexico City it used to be the capital called Tenochtitlan.

It was were Mexico started from a Lake called Texcoco. A famous destination in Mexico City is

Chapultepec Park. The second most popluated city is Iztapalapa and the third most populated is Ecatepec

Morelos. Both second and third are in the surroundings of Mexico City. That is why there in the top three

because the surroundings of Mexico City are filled with people. One cool attraction to do in both of the

cites is to visit the historic history of Mexico City and its surroundings. In Ecatepec there’s the Zocalo

12,294,193

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Capitation or a ceremonial center for the Azteca’s. were the president of the Mexico is. Finally, Mexico

has more populated cites like Puebla in the coastlines.

Diet and Nutrition Typical Meals

Corn is the basic ingredient in the Mexican diet. Corn is almost in every meal Mexican

people eat like in tortillas and pozole. Also beef is popular but, chicken and pork even more

popular. Furthermore, chilies are widely known like the jalapeno, poblano, serrano, and chipotle.

Mexican food is a blend of indigenous and Spanish influences. Mexicans eat more native foods

like frijoles (beans), Rosca de Reyes is sweet bread made to celebrate the three three kings,

huevos rancheros (ranch-style eggs), pico de gallo (Mexican salsa), quesadillas, and white rice.

An the most recognized dishes are tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas, burritos, tamales, and mole.

(food by country)

Meat Consumption per Capita

(Chartsbin)

USA is the most meat consumerist because of people eat fast food every day. In Spain

and Australia there is a lot of meat eaten because there are a lot of urban areas. Finally, Mexico

has a lower number because rather than meat it would eat beans and rice.

Percent of Children Underweight (developing nations only) or Obesity Rate (developed

nations only)

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ANNUAL MEAT CONSUMPTION PER CAPITA


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(Wikipedia)

USA has 33 percent of people obese because the amount t of fast food a person

consumers a week. Also because people eat in excessive. Mexico, Spain, and Australia all have

problems with obesity because of its delicious high calorie foods people eat every day.

Daily Calorie Intake per Capita

(Chartsbin)

United States has the most calorie intake per capita because people eat fast food after work most

of the days. While the other three countries are high, but not as much as the USA because it

doesn’t have as many fast food consumers. The best way to lose weight is too use the 2,000

calories a day challenge and you’ll see the results. Furthermore, you have to eat a lot of

vegetables and fruits to stay healthy.

Housing and Communication Introduction

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Haciendas are common for some business man. Having a hacienda would mean more furniture

and television sets. Furthermore, a car would be the most ideal type of transportation because of

how other transportation can’t reach haciendas. Most of the business man in large cities would

live in the Spain looking like houses because there the best accommodation for foreign people. It

is considered to be like a typical American home with three to four bedrooms. Living in this

types of homes would mean more of traveling in taxies or buses, but it is good to travel in a

personal car as well. Hacienda would be more of the section who want to spend more money

versus the typically business man home would be like America’s homes. Car market is more

predominate in the urban areas where typical houses are, but some people reach other

transportation in, which they travel in.

Typical Housing Structures

Mexico housing architecture has been injected with some styles from different American homes.

Some homes can be made of different characteristics with different materials and colors been

used. Also many homes in Mexico are created from the types of homes that are in Spain like

White stucco walls, red tile roofs, several arched and rounded windows, and the doors are

usually wooded. Almost all of these homes have dark color floors tiles in the bathrooms and

kitchens. Some have a beautiful garden, courtyards, and a built in fountain. There is also

mission-style homes like those who the Spaniards built in the 18th century or Florida, Arizona,

and California have. These homes are made out of stone or stucco walls, arched ceilings and

walkways, bell towers, and sometimes their interior designs are bright colors. Furthermore,

Mexico’s largest cities have adobe houses in the urban areas. Adobe houses are found in the

Caribbean and Mexico. There made out of adobe or stucco, have slim roofs and vigas that can be

seen from eh exterior walls, and many have floors with brick or wooden ceilings. Adobes are

more popular in hot climate s because the way their built with small windows that keeps the

inside cool. Finally, the haciendas are a ranch-style homes found in the vicinity of Mexico.

Haciendas are usually a one- story large house and spread out in a large property. Most

haciendas have a large fireplace in the family room, separate dining, and a kitchen area, Most

have tile floors, bricks fireplaces, and outdoor patios or courtyards.

Housing Statistics

Home Ownership


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Urbanization

Communications

1. Telephone Systems: Mexico’s telephone services are generally good for business and

the government. Its quality is improving dad by day, Also its mobile cellular availability

is improving as well. Including 120 earth systems of domestic satellite. Since the country

opened for private companies to launch phone services Telmex has still remain the

number one by having the teledensity of about 80 per every 100 people. Furthermore, it’s

the 14 country with the most telephones in the whole world. With a Columbus -2 fiber-

optic submarine cables, which result in phones being able to call or text to the Americas

and parts of Europe.

2. Internet: The internet host has grown ever since the internet was invented. As of 2012

there was 16.233 million people who had internet, which is the nine country with the

most intent use in the world. By 2025 it should be in the top ten because the country has

been developing into a first world country.

3. Television and Radio: There are over 1,400 radio stations in Mexico to listen to. As of

2009 there’s was 15 shortwave stations. Since 2012 there is foreign satellite and cable

broadcasting groups. As of 2009 there was 729 Television broadcast stations. The most

80%

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popular being Televisa and Azteca. Mexico has well advance television broadcast

because most of them spent their free time watching t.v.

Transportation Mexico has a variety of different

transportations method starting with

airplanes. Air traveling can be the most

convenient way to go to another place in

Mexico, but its hard to find affordable

prices. Another element of transportation is

a private car, which is good for wanting to

go to places at your own rhythm. The

upside is that rules on the road in Mexico

can be different from other countries

you’ve driven in. Taxi are used a lot around

Mexico and some use a meter while others

will negociate a price with the driver in

advance. Boats, Ferry or a ship are a good

way to travel in cruise along the beautiful ports and Mexican Rivera or Rivera Maya.

Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City have metros and the last one mention has the second

largest metro system in North America and it’s a perfect way to get around the cities. A

collective is a popular transportation in small towns to pick up people and drop them off in

specific places. A collective is a van or pick up truck. Henceforth, a donkey its popular anymore,

but some people still used to travel and see the Mexican landscape. Finally, the primary

transportation in Mexico is buses because it has and extensive network, which some buses are

full of luxuries while others are old school buses. It’s worth the price for a long trip because of

the comfort. During the high season the buses can get full quick so buy your tickets in advance.

About 75% percent of Mexicans own a car.

Transport Analysis o Roadways Paved and Unpaved

(transportespublico)


27

Mexico has a lot of kilometers with unpaved roads, but throughout the years

there is less and less kilometers to get paved. Mexico wants to bring safety to the

Mexican drivers. With getting more paved roads there are positive effects on households

by vehicle ownership, home improvements, and collateral credit use.

o Water and Railways

This makes a lot of sense because Mexico has a lot of railways from past years

when railways were used a lot. Also when trains were used for a transportation.

Waterways has not been a real popular transportation system only for cruise or tourist

aspects.

o Merchant Marine and Airports

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240,116

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Mexico has the third most airports than any other country in the world. There is a lot of tourism

that occurs in Mexico, which means that that is why there is a lot of airports. Also there also

known to be a good country for there constructions. Furthermore, Merchant Marines is the most

popular thing in Mexico because there aren’t that many. Henceforth, Mexico isn’t a country that

is known for it focusing on wars. Mexico is the 70 country with most merchant marines in the

world. Finally, because airports are used for the public and all the people, while merchant

marines are only used for a specific amount of people.

Labor Job Market and Availability

To obtain a job in Mexico you first have to find the right job by looking up in the internet

or newspaper according to your interest. The next would to write to the HR recruiter by

sending your resume or to the general manger if it on the web site. Henceforth, would be

interviews but, phone calls are better. Apply and do all the required test for the job. Also be

responsible with your timing. Once they offered you a job proposal ask about income and

taxes deduction. Henceforth, you would need to contact to the payroll for you to know all

the tax administrations. Once everything is good with taxes look for a place to live close to

your office. Finally, start working in Mexico. If you are a foreigner trying to work in

Mexico you’ll nee a need to get a visitor visa or known as FM3. This visa tells the Mexican

government that you came to Mexico for temporary work has a resident. Before getting a

permission to work you need to have gotten a job offer. As of 2016 you had to leave the

country to do the documentations of getting a visitor’s visa or temporary work pass. Also

the requirements when getting a visitor’s visa is a birth certificate, all degrees from

universities, passport, a immigration paper that was files when entered Mexico, an

application, an small photo of you ,and two payments of around 2500 pesos

(transtionabroard).

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The minimum age to work in Mexico is 14 years old for both girls and boys according to

the Mexican Constitution.

Mexico has collective labor relationships. In some workplaces in Mexico there are

unjustified terminations and deputies of an injury happen while working. Other thing is that

sometimes there is not equal pay between employees. In some cases around the country

there are employers that don’t pay the minimum wage or overtime. If problems over money

start occurring, then the relationship between employers and employees is not the greatest.

Otherwise people are happy with their jobs (naalc). For example, tourism is one of the most

well treated industries in all of Mexico. There are places out there that the relationships

between employer and employees are going to be the greatest. Mexico is changing and

soon everything is going to be equal because it has been rising into its best working

relationships since the past years.

Mexico has very god strong laws for workers to protect them. The laws are as protective as

other countries around the world. They include the right to form or to join unions, to

indemnity if you are hurt. One of the most important right is the right to have a safe

workplace. As well, as to have the right to be free from forced labor and discrimination at a

job. Finally, article 123 of the Mexican Constitution states that it “guarantees workers the

right as constitutional rights- including the right to organize, the right to a safe workplace

and the right to equal pay for equal work, among others “ (naal).

Mexican workers have the benefit of a health insurance provided by the social security

system but, only the economic sectors have access to it. Also it’s a federal law to have

vacation be payed to the employees. The employee can get at least six days of vacation

paid for one year of service. Another key benefit is that by federal law companies have the

obligation to give workers training for it to be necessary to carry out their tasks. A popular

benefit in Mexico is “The Aguinaldo” or the Christmas bonus where their e given a

mandatory fifteen days of their salary. Finally, there is four more benefits that workers get

Coupons or vouchers, catastrophic insurance, savings fund for retirement, and productivity

bonus.

(religionfacts)

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(indexmundi)

Industries

The top jobs that are available in Mexico and are the most popular are merchandiser in

beverages or retail, clinical trials assistant, direct-care support provider, personal support

specialist, policy consul, industry manager, community supporter worker, independent

beauty consulate, and actors.

Tourism is the industry where most of the foreign jobs and earrings are at. It’s located

mostly in Acapulco, Baja California, and the Yucatan Peninsula. As well as the historic

sites of the Mayan and Aztec people. Mining is other industry where a lot of jobs are

created because Mexico having the fifth largest oil reserves. Manufacturing is other key

industry because Mexico has textile factories, mineral refineries, and car factories for

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export. Education creates jobs because of its many private schools that center there

language in Mexico. Finally, Agriculture is the industry that creates the most jobs

because of the different variety of plants that are grown in Mexico.

The top sectors where Mexico creates employment is tourism, mining, manufacturing,

education, and agriculture.

Workday

The typical work day hours in Mexico eight hours a day and with the maximum of 48

hours of work per day.

Business usually conduct their business during 8am to 6pm, while some middle class

business go until 7pm or a bit later to make the most out of the day.

Men should be wearing good clothes like a dark suit and tie. The clothing should be

classic like white or light blue shirts with grey or navy suits. Only wear white shirts when

it’s a formal meeting. Also men should where classic pants with a light shirt. Women

should wear dress or skirt and blouse. Women should present professional using classic

colors gray, navy, white, and ivory. Finally, women should present in a professionally

manner every time.

Several business only have one half hour break, but several half two to three fifteen break

plus lunch.

The holidays that almost the whole country does not work in during the las two weeks of

the year. This includes Christmas ad New Years. The workers in Mexico get The

Aguinaldo which their employers has to pay them for two weeks. It’s basically a

Christmas bonus.

The chain in command in the Mexican Armed Forces.

The main rituals business in Mexico do is give their work phone number or a business

card. Also the bigger companies advertise ads in the T.V because about 46% of Mexicans

spend their free time watching T.V. Also a common ritual in Mexico is having ads

throughout the city in a diversity of places.

Education General Description – In Mexico education starts at three to five years old at preschool level. In

preschool they want kids to development emotional, social, physical, and cognitive skills. Henceforth,

elementary is next with first to sixth grade (ages 6-11). Elementary education gives general education like

biology, chemistry, physics, math, and etc. The successful student will receive a certification of

graduation from elementary. Next is middle school with grades seven to ninth grade (Ages 12-14). In

middle school includes vocational studies to give an idea of what students want to be when they grow up.

High School is next from Ages 15-17. During high school students have the choice of decided between

three programs. The programs are general upper secondary education, technical professional education,

and technological upper secondary education. Students have requirement to pass s6 terms and during this

six terms they receive practical training and services. Finally, students can go to college for a degree as in

Education Superior, master’s degree or doctor’s degree. The government supports education in cities and

small towns, but not in small villages where the city government doesn’t make a push to help those who

need an education (ClassBase)

Enrollment Levels –


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(Unesco)

Mexico’s Enrollment ratio in secondary level is not the greatest because all lot of students drop to

go work with their parents. In the USA it’s a law to go to school to at list get a GED. The Tertiary level is

reasonable because in the USA you can get a lot of help to go to college. In Mexico it si only the ones that

have good grades or have the money to attended a college in Mexico.

Literacy Rates:

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Considering that Mexico only has 67% people of in secondary. Back then in the 40’s-80’s people would only

go to kindergarten or to first grade. After going to school for own to two years they got sent to work and never

learn how to read or write. In Germany and United States since the 80’s people have regular gone to school to

at least learn how to read and write.

Chosen Statistic – Government Spending on Education > Proportional of GDP

United States of America makes a lot of money each year so 5.62% is really like four times more money than

the Mexican and German percentage. The German have good educational system so that percentage seems to

be perfect. Mexico still needs a better educational system. With the confidence Mexican people have and with

new business man entering the country the education system should get a lot more complex. Finally, most of

the United States money goes to college for expensive equipment for their different majors.

Evaluation – Mexico spends almost the same amount of money in education from a percentage from

GDP as the United States of America, but because the United States makes more income it’s a greater

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number than Mexico’s. Mexico is improving in the literacy rate since the last ten years but is still way

behind for the fully developed countries. The literacy level make sense because Mexico’s enrolment and

attainment for secondary and tertiary are below average from developed countries. Also in Mexico there

is from 5-6 hours of school a day meaning business people who have a target for teenagers can earn more

money in Mexico. In Mexico summer break is about a month long thus business can have a long year of

students coming into their business and buying equipment or food for their needs. Even though Mexico

doesn’t have as high percentage of people attending school like the United States it will grow soon

because Mexico’s economy is growing. Mexico economy’s complexity is getting eve complexes. Finally,

Mexico is going to be a first world country soon so don’t wait, start the initiative.

Clothing Business Attire

Business hours averagely during 9am to

7pm, but if it’s an all day job there are

three eight hour shifts. Furthermore,

lunch in the biggest meal of the day in

Mexico, thus business people would

take at least two hours in lunch. If your

re invited be ready to talk about topics

besides business. Discussing conceptual

ides is very common during lunch, but

Mexicans use time to know each other.

Henceforth, breakfast are also a usefully

time for business meetings and are more

productive. Dinner is mostly a social

event because it usually a light and not

common for business purpose.

Furthermore, meetings in Mexico don’t do a bullet list and take longer than anticipated. The

meetings conclude with important decisions being made. Henceforth, to make a good

relationship by making a good impression by starting by shaking hands. Also Mexicans like to

work together with people they know so start building relationships because if you don’t feel

comfortable your chances in making a business are null. Finally, in large cities like Guadalajara

or Mexico City wear stuff that is conservative like dark suits and formal ties. For women dark

dress or a blouse with a skirt. In tropical areas like Cancun or Acapulco try to war less formal

like smart looking khakis, and button up shirts. Never where open toe sandals, shorts, or beach

shirts. For women, lighter color dress or blouses with a skirt (allbusiness).

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Native Attire: Mexico is popular for its native

dressing style. Most of these clothes are traditional and are

wearied during celebrations or ceremonies. Furthermore,

the most important attire for Mexican people is the

sombrero or hat to protect them from the sun. Typically

this clothing has a lot of brightness and it’s elegant, not

shameless. Some of the traditional men’s clothing is

sarape, charro suit, and sombrero. Sarape is a blanket or

coat that is full of colors with a lines. Charro suit are

beautiful suites that are worn during mariachis or day of

the dead. Sombrero is a hat uses to help Mexicans or

people cover from the sun. The clothes are usually worn

with huaraches (Mexican sandals) or boots. Henceforth,

for women the most traditional clothing and antive is

huipli, quechquemiti, and rebozo. Huipli a tunic without

sleeves and worn with a skirt and the design depends on

religion or beliefs. Quescquemiti are colorful and are kind

of poncho. They are worn during holidays and parties. A rebozo is a scarf with colors and

patterns that represent religion or community. They can also be used to carry babies. Finally,

there is different traditional dress for certain states in Mexico (nationalclothing)

Casual Attire: Traditional clothing for men in Mexico are jeans

and a typical normal shirt, but for a business man it’s a suit with

classical colors. There some people that wear mariachi clothing.

Women wears dress for formal things but wears normal denim and

fitted jeans for casual events. For example, pockets or extra studs

in jeans are popular. T-shirts are the usually with denim jackets.

Denim is absolutely the number one use clothing in Mexico as of

right now for both women and men (Mexico-culture). Also it’s

common to wear button shirts with jeans and a simple dress for

going out to a place. Finally, Mexicans like to buy clothes from

stores like aero postal and holster to wear.

Recreation and Lesuire Introduction: Mexico has a lot of recreational and leisure activities. For example,

Bosque de Chapultepec, which is the largest park in Latin America. Parque Lincon

and Luis G. Urbina are different parks in Mexico. Parque Espana and Mexico are

two important parks in Mexico (travelandleisure). Mexican people are passionate

about soccer. Bullfighting is still part of Mexico because of its tradition

(Britannica). Mexican spent most of their free time watch TV. Furthermore, it very

popular for Mexican to go to concerts every once in a while. El Cardenal is the

most popular restaurant in Mexico because of its excellent Mexican food.

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Possible Recreational and Leisure Activities

Chapultepec Park is the biggest park in Latin

America covering more than 1.600 acers. With

its diversity things to see in Chapultepec it’s

considered one of the most wonderful places to

visit around the world. The park is divided into

three sections and within those sections there is

lakes, forests, and a lot of things to do with the

handful of attractions. Furthermore, close to

the main entrance there is a monument called

el

Monoumento a los Ninos Heros, which is one of Mexico

most important Monuments. The monument was built in

1952 because of the six young cadets who refused to

surrender to American troops at the battle of Chapultepec in

1847. At the Chapultepec Hill there is the Chapultepec

Castle, which used to be the residential residence and no is

home to National History Museum (visitmexico). Finally,

it’s one of the best place you ever visit in your life.

Los Cabos is at the very tip of Baja California

Sur and it’s a dual destination for one

reasons. The First reason is the one side of

Los Cabos is tranquil like an authentic

Mexican town. While the side of town is the

opposite were party is the central attention,

bars, and a luxury mall centered on the

marina. Furthermore, Los Cabos is

considered as the Land’s End because it’s the

last city in e Baja Peninsula. While being so

close to USA it has had a good development

in having shopping malls, real estate, and

many other remarkable things. Los Cabos is

divided into three distinct areas. San Jose de

Cabo is where all the shady main plazas are.

The sleepy part. The Corridor is where all the luxurious resorts, impressive spas, and

championship golf course are located. Finally the San Lucas Cabos is the epicenter for party and

play (visitmexico).

(aniamlpolitical)

(coyotitos)- Monumento de Los Ninos Heros

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Puerto Vallarta use to be a place who

nobody knew about it until a film in

1964 told the world what a beauty

Mexico had. Puerto Vallarta has several

destinations you can go. Each one is

wonderfull to attend. For example,

Romatic Zone, Plaza de Armas (main

square) and Los Arcos. Furthermore,

Puerto Vallarta has weather of 80 to 85

degrees Fahrenheit from November

through May. Thus is such a popular

destination averaging 3.7 million

visitors annually. To add the hotter

season are June to October. Puerto Vallarta is approx. 42 km from tip to tip. Once you go inside

of Puerto Vallarta there is hilly cobblestone streets seem to go into the Sierra Madre Mountains.

The Cuale River divides Puerto Vallarta in half. Finally, Puerto Vallarta is an affordable paradise

with golden beaches, mountains, and jungles; its great diversity and almost perfect climate

(visitmexico).

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Entry- You need to have a US Passport or a passport

card. Furthermore, if you go 15 kilometers beyond

the border you would need a temporary or

permanent resident card (if not a citizen). If you

don’t have a resident card you can be detained by

the immigration authorities or miss flights.

Henceforth, if USA citizens live USA by land or sea

they have to present a passport to return back. All

people are required to have a permeant or

temporary resident card if you want to enter

Mexico. Also Mexico can deny the entry of any

person with prior criminal convictions. Tourist

travels can stay 72 hours within the 20 to 30 km

border zone. For business travel you can stay up to

180 days with a complete form of a FMM

(temporary or permeant resident card). If staying

longer than 180 you must need a visa and a valid

passport prior to entry. Finally, you need a vehicle

permit to go pass the border zone or the Mexican

Officials can confiscate your car.

For longer term work you need to apply for a

Visa outside the country.

Exit- To exit you need a work visa which lets you

work outside of Mexico for about a year. You can

renew it ever year. Also you can get a tourist visa

which you can visit the United States for no longer

than six months. A passport a legal immigration

documentation is necessary to travel. Finally, you

can travel with a permanent resident card to the US.

Finally, you cannot exit Mexico without a passport.


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Language Introduction- Spanish is the national language so for obvious reasons that is the language that is

going to be used for business communications. Also English is widely taught throughout the

nation and it could be considered as a secondary language for many people around Mexico. In

business it’s going to be helpful to know English because most business in Mexico have deals or

treaty with American companies. Thus, you would need to dialect English throughout a business

career in Mexico. Knowing Nahuati would be essential because Nahuati is one of the top

Aztecan language, in which many Mexicans still dialect the language. Any other indigenes

language would be great to be able to speak them or any other international language like

Portuguese or French. The reason is that it would be widely know in your business corporation

thus, it would give you a higher wage because you can treat a diverse amount of people. Finally,

like in every country the more languages you can speak the better it is for the company and

yourself.

National or Official Language

1. Spanish – 109,000,000 people

Dialects or Minor Languages Nahuatl – is an Uto- Aztecan language, which are spoken in western US and Mexico. Also with a

dozen of dialects spoken by more than two million indigenous Mexicans.

Mayan Languages – is spoken mostly in southeastern Mexico and also spoken in Guatemala, and

Belize.

Mixtec – is an Oto-Maguean language. Which are spoken in central Mexico. There are over 60

different Mixtec languages and as of today there are over 400,000 speakers of Mixtec languages.

The primary VSO word order tone.

Zapotec – is other Oto- Manguean language, which is spoken mostly in Oaxaca a central western

state. Furthermore, it has about 400,000 people who can speak the language. The primary VSO

word order tone.

Otomi – is an Oto- Mangeaun language with over 2500,000 speakers. The primary VOS word

order tone. Finally, its spoken in Eastern Mexico.

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Hindustani (Hindi/Urdu)

Japanese

German

Portuguese

Russian

Mandarin -

Arabic – It’s the most international because of Islam. Also spoken as a second language in a lot of

states and is the primary in 20 countries.

Spanish – Gaining ground on French it’s the third most influential language in the world.

Furthermore, there are almost 400 million native speakers. This is Mexico national language.

French – With 25 countries official it’s the second most influential language, even though it lost

ground to English over the lost century.

English – is the most influential language because over 2 billion people talk about it. Also there

are about 500 million native speakers.

Religion General Description

Roman Catholic is the most popular religion in Mexico. It dates all the way back, during Mexico

independence when Mexico had a series of efforts to involve the church. For the reason that the

Roman Catholic Church owned from one-quarter to on-half of the land a controlled most of the

schools. Even though it was and it is the most popular religion the government made changes in

the constitution in 1917 to forbid any relationship[ with education, prohibited the establishment of

religious orders, all church ceremonies had to within church buildings, and the sate gave ownership

to all church buildings. But in 1992 the constitution changed dramatic and a resumption of a good

relationship with the Vatican reoccurred. Nowadays Roman Catholic represents more than 88% of

Mexican people.

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Since 1970 evangelical have had strong recruitments like Lutherans, Methodists, and

Presbyterian. Other minor religions in Mexico are Jehovah’s Witness and Mormons. Most of the

minor religions (Protestants and evangelical) in the Sothern eastern states (globalsecurity).

Types of Religions

(Religionfacts)

Effects of Religion

Mexico most popular religion (Roman Catholic) takes a lot of functions in people every day life.

As well as many other religion like the Pentecostal. Mexicans offer there day to religious gods.

Furthermore, a very religious person in Mexico can spend up to 4 to 6 hours praying. Also every

Roman Catholic should go to mass every Saturday or Sunday. Henceforth, the idea of faith in

Catholicism come from the New Testament. Most Mexicans fallow the bible or as revered the

word of God (MexicoHistory). Finally, in most religion in Mexico the traditions of what faith to

follow is passed generation to generation.

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Appendix

Etiquette Tips

Men for business like appearance should wear a conservative a dark suit and tie. You

should always wear suits that are gray or navy color, and white or light blue shirts. A

white color for more formal meetings. Women should wear a dresses or a skirt with a

blouse. The dresses should be classic with lines, classic skirt length, and basic colors like

gray, navy, white, and ivory. While jeans are not acceptable for business.

Mexicans may not make eye contact, which is a sign of respect an should not be taken as

a bad act.

Men shake hands when meetings start and leaving and wait for woman to offer the hand

first.

Titles are key and should be put on a nosiness card and you may speak to someone with

its first name.

Never talk about Mexican-American war, poverty, illegal aliens, or earthquakes.

In business should conversations take place in physical distance and steeping back may

be indicated as unfriendly. (cyborlink)

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