The Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) received it’s first C-27 J Spartan from the Italian manufacturing co Alenia Aeronautica , which is part of the commitment to strengthen the capacities of the Mexican Air Force announced by President Felipe Calderon earlier this year.

The ceremony was led by the Maj. Gen. from the “Leonardo Gonzalez Garcia Air Base” in Santa Lucia, Estado de Mexico ( Mexico State) , Who announced that the modernization program includes the purchase of four more aircraft of the same type. (more…)

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. has delivered an S-70i BLACK HAWK helicopter to Jalisco, the first state government in Mexico to acquire the newest variant of the world’s most employed military utility aircraft. Jalisco state police will deploy the aircraft for general law enforcement with initial aircraft operation anticipated during October’s XVI Pan American Games. (more…)

On Wednesday the Board of Directors of Repsol amended the regulations to remove the Pemex and Sacyr of their board seats, claiming conflict of interest, a move that will challenge Mexico’s Pemex. (more…)

The Bank of Mexico (Banxico) put into circulation a new silver coin commemorating 100 years of the Foundation of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM).

The presentation ceremony of the new currency was headed by the governor of Banxico, Agustín Carstens Carstens, the UNAM rector Jose Narro Robles, and Finance Minister Jose Antonio Meade Kuribreña. (more…)

The president of Cemex, Lorenzo Zambrano, explained in a meeting with analysts that the company plans to evaluate assets that generate less than 10% return on capital for possible sell in 2012.

Monterrey, Nuevo León• Cemex, one of the largest cement companies in the world said Thursday it expects to sell about 1 billion dollars in assets next year. (more…)

Repsol directors have voted to ban Pemex representatives from its board in what is likely to deal a blow to the Mexican state oil group’s attempt to gain a seat at the board of directors , alongside shareholder Sacyr Vallehermoso. (more…)

Mexico’s economic activity expanded in July more than expected by the market thanks to a rebound in industrial activity linked to the U.S., official figures showed on Wednesday.

The so-called Global Index of Economic Activity (IGAE) grew 0.88% in July , according to seasonally adjusted figures from the statistics institute, exceeding the 0.33% expected by analysts. (more…)

In the 2010-2011 cycle of livestock export up to United States, Mexico reached a record 1.3 million calves , which exceeds the 1.1 million sold last season. (more…)

Having described organized crime as a “social cancer” President Felipe Calderon said the fight against drug cartels must continue. (more…)

President Felipe Calderón on the occasion of the Fifth Government Report (Quinto Informe de Gobierno) focused on the issue of security and the actions undertaken by his administration to tackle organized crime.

The Army and Navy were recognized with a standing ovation from the audience during speech from the Mexican president, who said their participation was “strong and courageous” President Felipe Calderón said the armed forces ” has been instrumental in the defense of Mexico.” (more…)

Mexico’s National beach soccer team debuted in the World Cup of beach soccer in the coast of Ravenna, Italy, with a 2-3 victory over Japan.

The tricolor was able to overcome an early goal from Yamauchi within the 12 minutes of the game. Mexico came to life at the hands of Angel Rodriguez, who evened the match after a penalty kick. (more…)

Mexico’s Navy held the launch of the Mexican Built tanker “Montes Azules” AAP-01, built at a shipyard in the town of Salina Cruz. The Montes Azules ship measures 99.8 meters long and 15.24 meters wide and the cost of $ 24 million. (more…)