Mexico, according to a study by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), is in fifth place in the proportion of individuals who read newspapers on the Internet for private purposes, just below Korea, Norway, Iceland and Japan, of all the 31 OECD members list.
This finding goes along with the data that inform us that the circulation of “traditional” newspaper has fallen, implying a further decline in advertising revenue. In the study “The Evolution of News and the Internet” of the OECD, it is also mentioned that both the …
Talking about taxes is always a difficult issue. In fact hardly anyone likes to think about paying them. However, according to a KPMG study, Mexico is a country where the tax burden is relatively low compared with other Western countries. In a study of 10 developed countries, including France, Japan, Italy, Germany, United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Holland and Mexico and the result is that Mexico is the country with the lowest load of taxes in terms of corporate taxes.
A lower tax rate compared to other countries results …
In recent weeks, a tense atmosphere on the issue of border security with the adoption of SB1070 and the recent murders of Mexican citizens at the hands of U.S. immigration police has arrived.
This is due mainly to the idea we have that the observed violence In Mexico as a consequence of the war on drugs, could have a spillover effect across the border. U.S. governors of border states have demonstrated their concerns and sent to President Obama a letter asking for support and requesting the dispatching of 6,000 military elements.
However, …
Imagine a country where your future did not depend on where you come from, how much your family earns, what color your skin is, or whether you are male or female. Imagine if personal circumstances, those over which you have no control or responsibility, were irrelevant to your opportunities, and to your children’s opportunities. And imagine now a statistical tool that can help governments make that a reality. Welcome to the World Bank Human Opportunity Index (HOI).
The HOI calculates how personal circumstances (like birthplace, wealth, race or gender) impact a …
The 63rd edition of the International Film Festival Cannes was lived in a very Mexican way, demonstrating that Mexico is following close in the film industry. One of the first signs of this is that Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal was elected to preside the jury, which is made up of experts, actors, directors, etc.
The award of the Golden Camera for Best Opera Prima was for the Mexican film Leap Year, directed by the Mexican director, Michael Rowe. As he handed over the award, Gael García Bernal said, “It was …
Today, the president of Mexico, Mr. Felipe Calderon Hinojosa and his wife, Mrs. Margarita Zavala were received at the White House by President Barack Obama and his wife. President Obama emphasized about things that can be achieved together and how this visit will further boost bilateral relations between both countries.
“Together, we can help create jobs and prosperity for our people. We can ensure that our common border is secure, modern and efficient, including immigration that is orderly and safe. We can stand firm, and deepen our cooperation, against …