Roughly 10% of Mexico's population of about 107 million is now living in the United States, estimates show. About 15% of Mexico's labor force is working in the United States. One in every seven Mexican workers migrates to the United States.
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Monday, June 06, 2011

Letter From Mexico: Amid the Drug Wars, a Stunning Economic Boom

"Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) expanded 5.5 percent in 2010, and it is on track to grow 4.5 percent this year. . . The result has been an invigoration of Mexico’s middle class. Given the sluggishness of the U.S. economy, Mexicans professionals—once lured to the U.S. by Fortune 500 companies— are seeking opportunities in mid-size Mexican cities. This, in turn, is fueling new economic activity and encouraging domestic demand."
Letter From Mexico: Amid the Drug Wars, a Stunning Economic Boom - New America Media

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# posted by Norma : 6/06/2011 06:15:00 AM




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