...Mexico is the 14th richest country in the world, yet more than half of its population is struggling to survive. While an estimated 53 million Mexicans living in poverty a mere one percent has 43 percent of the country's wealth at their fingertips. This however is not a new issue; Mexico has been struggling with it’s giant wealth gap for some time which can date back to the Mexican revolution starting in 1910. So why does mexico have the same problem it did 100 years ago? Mexico can partly blame it’s giant wealth gap on two easily repairable ideas, a low minimum wage, and education access. First of all, one of the main reasons Mexico has such an extreme wealth gap is because of the minimum wage. The current minimum wage is equal to $3.90 U.S. dollars a day according to, Schiaffino and Santo. Mexicans...
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...Country Analysis MEXICO Aga Wyporska 100853121 Executive Summary: Mexico is located in North America with a population total of 113,423,000 people (University Michigan State 1994 - 2012). It borders 3 countries: Guatemala, Belize and the world economic super power, the United States of America. It has the second greatest economy in Latin America and is a major exporter and refiner of oil. Mexico is currently experiencing growth in its economic factors such as GDP, labor productivity and its exports of goods and services; however, due to the current political instability and the extremely high amount of drug trafficking and the associated violence, it is not recommended to proceed. A lack of an ability to implement laws leads to a lack of solid property rights and enforcement of contracts, which ultimately leads to a loss of business. Country’s Macro Environment: Some of Mexico’s most critical industries include agriculture, which is in the decline (3.9% of GDP in 2006 down from 7% in 1980) and electronics, which is experiencing an upsurge (Central Intelligence Agency 2012). Furthermore Mexico is the 6th largest oil producer in the world and so has a strong performance in the energy and mineral resource industry. Lastly Mexico is involved heavily in services such as tourism (it is the 8th most visited country in the world) and finance (World Tourism Organization 2012). Mexico is the second largest supplier of electronic parts to the US market (exported $71.4 billion...
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...religions. Catholicism became a part of everyday life for the populations of colonial Mexico and because Catholicism is a hierarchal religious tradition, it reinforced the pre-existing social class structure within the Spanish kingdom. The minorities continued to be excluded from certain aspects of society, including religious positions and education. Both of which were greatly influenced areas of colonial society by the Catholic Church. The church was deeply involved in most, if not all aspects of colonial Mexican life including influencing politics, education, and other local social issues. The Spanish conquest of the Americas was one of great expansion in more ways than one. The Spanish crown not only added new areas of the world to their kingdom but simultaneously spread Christianity throughout this New World. The Catholic Church, a powerful institution in its own right, with the dedicated word of European missionaries, the growth of the religion led to the conversion of much of the indigenous populations in the Americas. The missionaries built missions and had haciendas that created environments in which the Catholic religion was a fundamental incorporation of life, so as to convert the indigenous population. The missionaries also built schools and universities to educate the Spanish colonials. The University of Mexico was one of the first universities in colonial Mexico and provided the education needed to be a physician, a lawyer, and any other career that required a degree...
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...Poverty in Mexico Mexican poverty dates back to early 1700s, but has witnessed major changes in which around 65% of citizens were in extreme poverty in the 1950s (Luna). Then, the number of Mexicans living below the poverty line increased following the 1980s economic crisis and the same effect occurred after the 1995 crisis. Ultimately, the second catastrophe brought 35% of the population under the extreme poverty line. Since then, the economy has been recovering, slowly salvaging the people (Berrebi). However, the global financial crisis and the commotion with the drug cartels recently brought a rise to increased poverty once again. As a result, the country responded with improved social assistance programs directed at helping the poorest...
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...younger brother and I were kind, but firm. They instilled in us the values of hard work and the importance of education at a young age. My parents both having not finished high school knew the struggles they went through without an education. They wanted my brother and I to have a proper education, so our lives would be open to more opportunities. Education is an aspect that can set you apart from someone else. It might be what gets you that job or that promotions you’ve been wanting. Especially, as a Mexican-American in the Unites States we often face discrimination. People call us “lazy, uneducated, and how were stealing American jobs”. However, that's farther from the truth. My family immigrated from Mexico to the Unites States in search of a...
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...Mexico is located in North America the capital is Mexico City. Mexico borders North by the United States and Southeast by Belize and Guatemala. Mexico also borders, West by the Pacific Ocean and East by the Gulf of Mexico. As of 2018, the current population is 131.9 million. The current female population is 66.8 million that makes up 50.7% of the population and the male population is 65 million, which makes up 49.3% of the population. The growth rate is 1.37% and the life expectancy is 76 years. The official language is Spanish. Mexico is the country with the most Spanish speakers in the world. Spanish is 92.7% and indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous 0.8% and unspecified is 0.8%. Indigenous languages include various Mayan, Nahuatl, and other regional languages. As for religion, the majority are Roman Catholic at 82.7%, Pentecostal 1.6%, Jehovah’s Witness 1.4%, other Evangelical Churches 5%, other 1.9%, none 4.7% and unspecified 2.7%. As for climate, Mexico has a rainy and dry season. During May through September or October its rainy season, which increases the risk of tropical storms and hurricanes. During the rest of the year it’s less or no rain. Temperature varies from 43ºF to 80ªF...
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...worker come here in the United State to get a better life than before in Mexico. Migrant workers work so hard that they got paid unfair wages and lived in poverty. They also get treated really awful. Migrant children that goes to school was very tough for them. They couldn’t speak Spanish when they were in class or they would get hit and it was hard for them to understand English. The life of migrant children is tough and they are experiencing it when they are so little and they are also experiencing a horrible childhood as a kid. People who seem powerless can change their fate. In Viva La Causa, powerless people took a stand to fight for their rights and freedom. Migrant workers went on strike to have a better working conditions, medical care, rest periods and better wages. They sacrificed their homes and their jobs and were not paid because of the strike. They got many people boycott the grapes that the farms produced so the farm owner are not making money and that help change the law. Some may say that they went on strike and lost their car, house, and also they went to jail. However, eventually the grower gave in and they give the worker what they needed....
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...expansion of the United States into Mexico, which cause a huge fraud between them. Then turned into a war where Mexico lost the land and that’s how the creation of Mexican-Americans can to be. Chicana/o comes from a person of Mexican decent or origin but was born in the United States. Over the many heartbreaking years of history between the U.S and Mexico, it created a lot of conflict and difficulties of people who were second generation Mexican. With these difficulties created, Mexican–Americans had to work extra hard for fight for the rights that they have today. Chicana/o’s...
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...Rotman commerce Political Risk Assessment of Foreign Investment in Mexico Siyu Li 997707209 RSM491 Mexico is a democratic country in Central America that has a reputation for being a poor and dependent country. However, its democratic title and recent political movement has inched it toward stability politically. The country is comprised primarily of two parties with several smaller ones, much like the US and other countries, including the National Action Party (NAP), a conservative group, and more moderate Institutional Revolution Party (PRI). These two powers have experienced much deadlock and turmoil in the past few presidential elections to the dismay of Mexicans, who appear to simply be interested in the progress of the country and not necessarily just one political group. This paper’s intention is to outline the political ecology of Mexican government and offer a look into the risks and rewards possible from an economic standpoint as the result. Political movement of late has primarily involved the election of President Enrique Pena Nieto, a very young and idealistic leader who has nevertheless brought the country together politically by working both sides of the aisle and offering a moderate rather than liberal viewpoint. John-Paul Rathbone writes that “What made this display of Latin cordiality so notable, though, was that it took place on the second day of President Enrique...
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...something Mexican Cession means that Mexico gave up large amounts of land such as California and New Mexico to the United States. History behind Mexican Cession In December 1845 the United States voted to make Texas the 28th State. Mexico thought that we had the boundaries wrong and that part of Texas still belong to Mexico. The United States thought the line was the Rio Grand River, but Mexico thought it was another river far inside of the Texas border. The United States President James K. Polk wanted to meet with Mexico and settle the argument about where the Texas line was and talk about buying more land from Mexico. Mexico refused to meet. Mexico had a new president Santa Anna who did not want to talk. What Happened Next… When Mexico refused to meet with the United States President Palk order our military to the border. On April 25, 1846 the Mexican Calvary crossed the Rio Grande river into Texas and began fighting with our military and that was the beginning of the Mexican American war. That event was very important in history because it would determine how much land Mexico would eventually have to give up. (Reference -Social Studies for Kids, website cited below) 1. Mexico gave up over 500,000 square miles of territory to the United States http://www.socialstudiesforkids.com/wwww/us/mexicancessiondef.htm How did the War End… The United States won the war by driving the Mexican army out of California, New Mexico and other parts of the country...
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...population in Mexico City There are parts of the world that have an alarming overpopulation rate, one of these locations is Mexico city which is located in the Federal District, Capital of the Country of Mexico. Mexico City's enormous population continues to rapidly increase every day. With approximately 20 million residents; up from 9 million only 20 years ago, Mexico City is considered the most populous urban center on earth. There are many people in the country of Mexico who move to Mexico city because they feel that there are better life and employment opportunities there, however there are also hundreds of people that are born there every year and these factors contribute even more to its overcrowding and overpopulation. Mexico City has a poor living habitat because it is located in the Valley of Mexico, and is highly vulnerable to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. These natural disasters have caused much destruction making these grounds to be weak and dry, never the less the city is rapidly diminishing water supply which adds a danger problem to the overcrowding of its population. Once its water supply is gone, the only way to receive water will be to transport it from across the mountains. Not only does the city have to pipe water in, but it also has to pipe the sewage out of waste-filled areas. This would be a very expensive undertaking and could cost Mexico City a large amount of money. In addition Mexico City contains...
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...BORDER SECURITY OF TEXAS AND MEXICO FirstName LastName Class Name DD Month, YYYY bORDER sECURITY OF texas and mexico Border security is a subject that is at the forefront of the mind of most people today. When considering border security, the subject of illegal immigration is often the first consideration. When considering the impact and cost of illegal immigration, many people consider only the jobs illegal immigrants may take away from legal citizens. While the impact to the job market is certainly of concern, that is an issue which can be controlled by the employer. Employers do not have to hire illegal immigrants. However, there are other factors to consider regarding border security and illegal immigration beyond that of the job market which are not voluntary, and the taxpayer has no control over. This paper will focus on the specific Texas and Mexico border security topics as they relate to illegal immigration: 1. Texas-Mexico Border and Illegal Immigration 2. Illegal Immigrant Education 3. Illegal Immigrant Social Welfare and Health Care Programs 4. Illegal Immigrant Criminal Justice Texas-Mexico Border and Illegal Immigration The subject of illegal immigration has become a hot topic in the current political environment. It is not surprise, as the population of illegal immigrants in the United States grows with every passing day. In 1996, the estimated population of illegal immigrants in the United States was 5 million people. As of 2011...
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...Today's Mexico is highly determined to become a full player in the globalizing international business(Negroponte,2013). Furthermore, Mexico is the 15th largest exporter economy of the world(Rao,2008). Therefore, Mexico is an attractive place for MNEs to operate. In early times, early civilizations(Mayans, Aztecs and Toltecs) controlled Mexico. These civilizations were very hierarchical, power remained exclusively with the top few and undoubted loyalty was the norm(Rao,2008). Rao(2008) illustrated, because the aggression of the Spanish, Mexico's culture strongly influenced by these invaders. Loyalty, hierarchy and absolute authority become the concepts of Mexican culture. Comprehending the cultural differences between Mexico and home country can influence a person's experience when he or she serves as an expatriate in Mexico(Villatoro, Chang & Lane). Hence, cultural differences is the first characteristic that lead to the failure of expatriates' assignment in Mexico. According to the Hofstede's national cultural dimension scores, Mexico ranked high on power distance(5.22) as well as in-group collectivism(5.71). As a result, substantial global firms do affected by the culture of high power distance and in-group collectivism. High-power distance represents inequality, which means unequal power between superior and his subordinates(Graf, Koeszegi & Pesendorfer,2012). High on in-group collectivism means a culture undoubtedly loyal to both their immediate and extended...
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...communication between the United States of America and Mexico is how the communication significantly affected foreign policy and international commerce between the two countries. Mexico is a country of intercultural significance and neighbors the United States of America. The United States of America is traditional and within the country, many cultures exist. The work ethic and language, within intercultural communication in Mexico and the United States of America, are similar. The population of the United States exceeds 313 million people and this statistic results in America as the third largest country in the world. The diverse population of the United States is 64 percent Caucasian, 16 percent Hispanic, 13 percent Black, five percent Asian and Pacific Islander, and one percent Native American. One could state that the United States of America consists of a plethora of cultures. The population of Mexico is 113.7 million people and increasing 1.10 percent annually (Huntington, 2005). Mexico’s population is an estimated 60 percent mixture of with indigenous heritage and Spanish. The multiple indigenous groups are approximately 30 percent, and the European ancestry is approximately nine percent. The largest city in Mexico is Mexico City and New York is the largest city in the United States of America. The two cities are over 17 million, another similarity between the two countries (Rosenberg, 2013). The United States of America and Mexico differ in values, patterns in language, beliefs...
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...g A changing life for Mexicans The last two decades have been crucial for Mexico internationally speaking in everything from diplomatic relations to environmental issues. Keeping this in mind the participation of Mexico in forums like G-20 is of great significance for the improvement of its status. It is very important for any country to have a good image to better attract potential investments. Matters like its appearance internationally, education, technology culture, health, and environment have already improved but still have some points that can be enhanced to reach levels that other countries hold. Mexico has been greatly benefited in the expansion of diplomatic relations, which had already existed but had never been fortified. In the past few years its relation with several economic blocs such as the European Union, South America and Asia has permitted the expansion of its vision, which has for very long been narrowed to United States of America. Everyday life can take great advantage of this from new opportunities that can vary from new job offers to the possibility of learning, working, and getting experience in other countries. Acquiring information from the source that has the highest levels; example learning about technology, everything from how to produce it to how to obtain the most benefits from it in Japan is of course very valuable. As far as technological advance Mexico is still lacking in every aspect although the there have been several advances, such as...
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