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WORLD NUMBER ONE BUSINESS MAGAZINE
NO1 EXCLUSIVE
INTERNARIONAL EAGLE MAGAZINE
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natural gas distribution and airports, with the aim of upgrading infrastructure. As an export-oriented economy, more than 90% of
Mexican trade is under free trade agreements (FTAs) with more than 40 countries, including the European Union, Japan, Israel, and
much of Central and South America.
ENTER OR NOT TO
MEXICAN MARKET?
Mexico became the 12th world economic power. Although the GDP fell sharply in 2009 (-6.5%), the GDP is predicted to rise by about 4%
in 2010. Resumption of exports, especially car sales and US tourism are encouraging signs. The general economic outlook is relatively
good. According to the different rating agencies, Mexico enjoys the investment grade status. The Doing Business 2010
report considers it the best country to do business in in Latin America; nevertheless, the growing security issues discourage
investments and tourism. The corruption and inefficiency of Mexican bureaucracy are also among the country’s weaknesses THAT
PROMO MISSOURI CAN TAKE AS AN ADVANTAGE TO START TO GATES HERE IN MÉXICO.
STRONG
POINTS WEAK
POINTS
>> Mexico forms a bridge between North America and Latin
America due to its geographical location, THIS FOR MISSOURI ITS A
GOOD OPORTUNITIE TO UNDERSTAND MEXICAN MARKET CLOSER.
>> Mexico has an extensive variety of natural resources
allowing for the development of all types of industries at
competitive prices IN BOTH CASES.
>> Mexico is very open to direct foreign investments AND THE
RELATIONSHI BETWEEN MISSOURI AND MÉXICO IS CLOSER..
>> Labor costs are not high and in general, there is a skilled
labor force. >> The country depends excessively on its partnership with the
United States.
>> There is a high level of corruption IN MÉXICO.
>> During the last few months, violence has increased especially
the drug cartels.
>> The country is encountering significant structural problems
(economic and social).
In 2010, Mexican exports increased by 32% on the previous year in closest states as oklahoma, illinois, tenessee an missouri. During
the same period, international manufacture sales increased sharply by 76.8%, which may also represent a threat of dependency for
the Mexican economy and how can we can keep working with Promo missouri.
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