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Articles in February, 2004 issue of Internet Securities

• OECD: Mexico is at a disadvantage.
• IPAB: Exchange of Fobaproa bonds will be this year.
• Retail chains showing strong comeback.
• Mexico's proven oil reserves drop 4.4% in 2003.
• BBVA offer for Bancomer is recognition of confidence in Mexico.
• Satmex in danger of bankruptcy proceedings.
• Talks with Japan continue for FTA.
• Private sector rejects Calderon's energy plan.
• HSBC estimates economic growth at 3.5% and inflation at 3.8% in 2004.
• Alfa assembly approves sale of Hylsamex.
• Pemex authorized to hike LP gas prices by 1.25%.
• Pemex gas production increases in 2003.
• Net debt of IPAB falls 1.4% in 2003.
• Travel agencies losing out over Allegro strike.
• BBVA stays tightlipped over Banxico opposition to Bancomer deal.
• Mexico not attractive to investors.
• 300 travel agencies go bust over cuts in air ticket commissions.
• Abolition of ISCAS blows hole in tax revenues.
• Subsidiaries boost Alfa sales.
• PRI creates 8-point plan to improve Government's tax collection system.
• Reserves climb to new record; US$58.81bn.
• Alfa to raise prices of polyester and PET products.
• Clothing industry looks to recover 180,000 jobs in 2004.
• Mexico's contingent liabilities equivalent to 70% of GDP.
• Banxico concerned about inflation pressure from govt.-controlled prices.
• ASF to revise accounts of Presidency to check for support of Vamos Mexico.
• Mexico keeping tabs on world oil inventories.
• Car thefts rise 4.3% in 2003.
• Italian business keen to invest more in Mexico.
• State spends more on government salaries.
• IMF: Banxico needs regulations to prevent systematic risk.
• 60% of cars sales will be financed with credit in 2004.
• PRD denounces sale of BBVA Bancomer.
• Grupo Modelo to invest US$300mn to increase production capacity.
• Tax authorities looking to collect extra US$2.74bn this year through efficiency.
• AFI detains Dicosur manager for tax evasion for US$19.7mn.
• Imminent changes expected in monetary policy.
• Debate of presidential race distracting attention from important issues.
• IPAB close to reaching agreement with banks.
• Bancomer projects conservative growth in 2004.
• Treasury must ensure BBVA pays taxes on Bancomer.
• Canel's to enter Chinese chewing gum market.
• Demand for energy resources outstripping supply.
• Pemex had to bail out CFE with electricity in 2003.
• Torruco: Mexico needs new Federal Gambling Law.
• Banxico's finally raises the "corto".
• ISSSTE requires investments of US$18.3mn.
• Fitch increases rating of Desc debt issue.
• Bank of Mexico could raise "corto" again.
• Beer Factory implements wireless technology.
• Ixe seeks authorization to create Afore.
• CENT favors legalization of casinos.
• Parmalat Mexico to restructure operations.
• IFE to participate in Gonzalez Martinez lawsuit case.
• More companies close during 2003.
• Televisa enjoys 2003 profits of US$326mn.
• Aregional highlights financing through security markets.
• Energy Secretariat to balance natural gas market.
• Informal economy compensates for lack of jobs.
• CCE asks for State reforms.
• Mexican markets expected to be calm this week.
• Excessive regulation slowing down economy.
• Mexico to sell natural gas to Australia.
• ABM president: Financial system is being globalized.
• Mexico seeks legal framework to protect FDI.
• Polevnsky: Mexico in critical state.
• State governors willing to take on more tax responsibilities.
• Canacintra acknowledges importance of National Treasury Convention.
• Argentina and Brazil to liberalize trade with Mexico.
• More Italians visit Mexico than U.S. in 2003.
• EIU: Mexican economy will grow 2.9% in 2004.
• Gil Diaz explains need to tackle tax issues collectively.
• Pemex prepares US$3.7bn natural gas program.
• PRD and PRI to reject idea of adding IVA to foods and medicines.
• Fobaproa promissory notes surpass US$19.9 billion.
• Canacope: Reaching fiscal reform will be slow process.
• Investment in Afores was best investment in 2003.
• Taxes applied impulsively damaging Mexican industry.
• Voluntary redundancy program saves Government.
• Axtel likely to win Jalisco govt. contract.

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