Meat products Mexican Company, first to invest in Cuba

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Richmeat de Mexico will be the first foreign company to invest in Cuba.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (SRE) informed that Mexican company “Richmeat de Mexico” became the first international company to earn the approval to invest in a special development project in Mariel, Cuba.

In a statement, the SRE explained that the project involves an investment in the sector of foods, more precisely in the processing and packaging of meat products.



The representatives of the company received the support of the Embassy of Mexico in Cuba and the counseling of foreign investment initiative ProMexico.

This achievement is the result of the revival of the relations between Mexico and Cuba, one of whose main goals has been to increase the presence of Mexican companies on the island.

Canada Introduces New Visa Program for Mexicans

by Murry Page

13 May 14 

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The Canadian government is making it easier for some Mexicans to travel to Canada, but it is not ending the controversial visa requirement that has led to a strained relationship between the two countries.

Canadian immigration authorities notified the Foreign Relations Secretariat (SRE) Monday that measures to facilitate the visa application process for Mexicans will be implemented.

A new Canadian program called CAN+ will grant expedited visa processing for Mexican nationals who have travelled to Canada or the United States within the last 10 years.

Under the CAN+ program individuals will still have to demonstrate proof of having visited Canada or the United States within the past 10 years. However they will be able to acquire their visa at an expedited rate, if they are traveling for business, touristic or educational purposes.

In addition the Canadian government has also decided to increase the number of visa applications that it will accept. Additionally, the wait time for a response will be cut down to a maximum of 10 days.

The Canadian government said that in a six-month pilot project testing the program, visas were issued within seven days, and more than 95 per cent of applications were approved.

The Canadian Immigration Minister Chris Alexander said, “By making the CAN+ program permanent, our government is making it easier and faster for Mexican travelers to come to Canada to do business, visit family or friends, or bolster Canada’s tourism industry.”

The SRE said it “will continue implementing all measures at its disposal in order to eliminate the Canadian visa requirement in the future.”

(from The News)

Peña states support for Mexicans abroad

Friday, 03 January 2014 00:10
The News


The Mexican government on Thursday said it is fully committed to protecting Mexican citizens’ interests abroad, making special mention of the need to defend its people’s rights in North America.

President Enrique Peña Nieto posted on his blog that during 2013 “the Foreign Relations Secretariat (SRE) put into practice a sweeping agenda for the North American region, both regarding bilateral relations and tending to Mexicans living abroad.”

The blog said that the SRE has carried out actions in order to make the region “more competitive and dynamic,” adding it has also promoted the recognition of the migrant as someone with rights and a “fundamental ally for development.”

It added that tending to Mexican citizens abroad is an important part of Mexico’s foreign policy. An estimated 34 million Mexicans and people of Mexican descent resided in the U.S. in 2012, while 86,000 lived in Canada.

“The Mexican Government reiterates its agreement to promote the interests of Mexicans abroad and the protection of their rights. Also, it expresses its determination to continue developing balanced and profound relations with the U.S. and Canada and promoting a wide regional North American agenda that benefits all three societies,” the blog said.

The blog post made no mention of the rights of foreigners living within the borders of Mexico.