Mexico Business, Commerce, Economy

The most important source for bibliography of books and articles concerning Mexico is the annual Handbook of Latin American Studies (http://lcweb2.loc.gov/hlas/) produced by over 160 contributing editors under the editorship of the Hispanic Division of the Library of Congress. Additional coverage of journal articles can be found through a subscription to the Hispanic American Periodical Index (http://hapi.gseis.ucla.edu/). Both the Handbook and HAPI are available in selected libraries in book form.

One of the major aggregators for links to a wide variety of subjects relating to Mexico is the University of Texas' LANIC (http://lanic.utexas.edu/subject/economy.html). Another aggregator is The Internationalist (http://www.internationalist.com/welcome.php3) which provides links to business related links for specific countries.

For banking information, see specific citations below, or the general pages of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Latin American Research Group (http://www.frbatlanta.org/econ_rd/americas_center/ac_index.cfm), Inter-American Development Bank Group (http://www.iadb.org/) and International Monetary Fund (http://www.imf.org/) for economic and other information concerning Mexico and other countries of the world. Readers may also wish to consult the Library of Congress' Business Reference Services (http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/) site, a useful starting point for conducting research in all major business subjects, including industry information, commerce, statistics, banking, insurance, economics, finance, investment, and marketing. Note especially their page on Multi-Regional Internet Business Resources. The wealth of published books available on this subject exceeds the offerings of the online materials on the World Wide Web. Libraries, and in particular The Library of Congress Online Catalog, offers a wide bibliography of such published works on Business subjects. One need only search the appropriate Library of Congress Subject Heading with the relevant country. The Business Reading Room web page offers an example of such subject headings combined with history at: http://www.loc.gov/rr/business/guide/sharp13.html#heading.

General Resources

Country Profiles: Mexico (http://www.windowontheworldinc.com/countryprofile/mexico.html)
Window on the World, Inc. offers information intended to improve the business traveler's cultural awareness of the country. This profile provides information on appropriate greetings, body language, the corporate culture, dining and entertainment, dress, and other topics concerning the customs and people of Mexico. Window on the World notes that this information has been excerpted from the 1995 "Put Your Best Foot Forward" series by Mary Murray Bosrock.

Doing Business in Mexico: A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies (http://www.buyusainfo.net/docs/x_7903398.pdf)
U.S. Commercial Service presents a large PDF file on commercial information.

The Internationalist (http://www.internationalist.com/business/Mexico.php)
Summary of country services for Mexico Page from "The Internationalist". This page contains information pertaining to accountants, banks, consultants, financial services, government links, insurance agencies, law firms and real estate information. In English.

Mexico Consensus Economic Forecast (http://wpcarey.asu.edu/seidman/eoc/mexico/)
The Bank One Economic Outlook Center at the College of Business of Arizona State University provides an economic forecast for Mexico. These forecast are prepared quarterly. The user may browse an archive of previous forecasts, beginning with 2000. In English.

MexConnect.com: Lloyd, Mexican Economic Report (http://www.mexconnect.com/MEX/lloyds/llydeco9.html)
The Economic Reports of this company have been available for many years and provide first hand information on the Mexican economy. Following its recent merger with Actinver, Lloyd has announced that it is halting publication of its popular monthly. Sadly, the March 2006 issue may mark the end of one of the longest running English language publications in Mexico. In English.

Mexico (http://www.worldbank.org/mx)
This World Bank site provides an overview with basic facts including a Country Brief which is a succinct economic survey of the country. In English. Spanish version available at http://www.loc.gov/rr/international/hispanic/mexico/resources/www.bancomundial.org.mx%20 .

Mexico Country Analysis Brief (http://www.eia.doe.gov/emeu/cabs/mexico.html)
The Energy Information Administration (EIA), a statistical agency of the U.S. Department of Energy, presents a country analysis brief about the production and consumption of natural energy resources of Mexico. The profile focuses on the various statistics of such natural energy resources as oil and electric power. The EIA also includes statistics concerning the consumption of these resources as they affect the environment.

Banks and Finance

Banamex.com (http://portal.banamex.com.mx/eng/)
A Mexican financial and commercial portal. In English and Spanish.

Banco de México (http://www.banxico.org.mx/)
Mexico's central bank regulates the issuance and circulation of currency, foreign currency exchange, financial intermediation and services, as well as payment systems; operates as a reserve bank and lender of last resort for credit institutions; provides treasury services to the federal government and act as its financial agent; counsels the federal government on economic and, particularly, financial issues; and participates in the International Monetary Fund and other international financial cooperation institutions, as well as those embodying central banks. Site features information on the history of the bank, monetary and exchange-rate policies, numismatic information, quarterly inflation reports, financial market data, economical and financial indicators, currency, speeches and presentations, publications, seminar reports, and other services. In Spanish and English

Bancomext (http://www.bancomext.com/Bancomext/index.jsp)
The federal government's leading financial institution responsible for the channeling of credit, guarantees, promotion of services to foster international trade, and facilitating the direct flow of foreign investment into Mexico. Site includes links to a directory of Mexican exporters; business opportunities; Mexican Trade Commission offices worldwide; Mexican government agencies and institutions; business opportunities; financial indices; and more. In Spanish, some English

Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (http://www.bmv.com.mx/)
The Mexican Stock Exchange is a private institution, legally incorporated as a limited company with variable capital that operates under a concession from Mexico’s Ministry of Finance and Public Credit and is governed by the Securities Market Act. Contains information on the electronic trading system, a daily market overview, and listed companies. Describes foreign investment and trading mechanisms. Contains online publications and links to other stock exchange sites. In Spanish.

Casa de Moneda de México (http://www.cmm.gob.mx/cmm/)
Mexican Mint. The first mint in the Americas, established by "Cédula Real" (Royal Decree) in 1535. Links include a history of the mint, institutional services, coins and medallions, numismatic history, news, glossary, characteristics of current coins, and more. In Spanish and English

Nacional Financiera: Banco de Desarrollo (http://www.nafin.com/portalnf/)
Links to the financial services offered by Nafinsa Securities Inc. and Nacional Financiera SNC, Mexico's industrial development bank. In Spanish and English.

Commerce and Trade

Doing Business in Mexico. A Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies (http://www.buyusainfo.net/docs/x_2842349.pdf)
U.S. Commercial Service guide written in 2005 includes chapters on the political and economic environment of Mexico, trade regulations and standards, the investment climate, business travel, and more.

NASCO - International Mid-Continent Trade Corridor. (http://www.nascocorridor.com/)
NASCO (North America's SuperCorridor Coalition) has officially amalgamated with the former North American International Trade Corridor Partnership, which was a non profit organization in Mexico. NASCO has and will continue to develop a ready network of government, private sector, and non-governmental officials from Canada, the United States and Mexico. The site provides statistics, reports, relevant Federal legislation with news and events.

SICE -- Foreign Trade Information System (http://www.sice.oas.org/)
Produced by the Information technology arm of the Trade Unit of the Organization of American States (OAS). Information and documents on trade in Mexico and in the Western Hemisphere including data on tariffs, trade flows and statistical agencies, intellectual property rights, standards and technical barriers to trade, services, electronic commerce, investment, competition policy, and dispute settlement. In English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.

United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce (http://www.usmcoc.org/index2.html)
Site features information on the Economy (with macroeconomic indicators, trade statistics, demographics) and information on Mexico and U.S.-Mexico relations such as economy, government, NAFTA, research, task forces, a job bank, and more. In Spanish and English.

Directories

Conexión Ejecutiva (http://www.conexionejecutiva.com/)
Mexico Business and Mexican Government Directory. Links to Mexican banks, professional services, business and government, companies in Mexico, Mexican media, and Mexican tourism. Some parts require paid subscription. In Spanish and English.

Cosmos Online: El Portal de la Industria (http://www.cosmos.com.mx/)
An industrial and commercial directory organized by sectors. In Spanish.

Kompass Mexico (http://www.kompass.com.mx/indexeng.html)
Worldwide network of companies specializing in business-to-business information databases of products and services. Free searchable database contains company and product information, financial data, trade and brand names, executives’ names, key product references, and Kompass classification codes in over 70 countries. The data is published in directories, CD-ROMs and on the Internet. In Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish

North American Free Trade Association

NAFTA Agreement (http://www.sice.oas.org/trade/nafta/naftatce.asp)
Contains the text of The North American Free Trade Agreement Between the Governments of Canada, The United Mexican States and The United States of America. Published by the Organization of American States. In English, French, and Spanish.

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Secretariat (http://www.nafta-sec-alena.org/DefaultSite/index.html)
The NAFTA Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the dispute settlement provisions of the Agreement. The mandate of the NAFTA Secretariat also includes the provision of assistance to the Commission and support for various non-dispute related committees and working groups. In English, French, and Spanish.