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Fall is a season that
represents the beginning of change. The fact that it
gets dark earlier, the weather gets colder and trees
begin to bare their branches with the loss of every
leaf brings about a feeling of melancholy. As the
green summer landscape gets altered it may seem
unpromising, but the truth is that with these
changes comes the opportunity for a forthcoming
renaissance and renovation in the future. I believe
this “fall season feeling” is overcoming our Mexico.
I have perceived some dismay and disappointment
within the Mexican population in the closing stages
of the current Presidential term. Likewise, as the
Presidential race in Mexico begins, confusion and
disbelief grows among Mexicans. Projects are
postponed, entrepreneurship is constrained, the
legislative agenda is paralyzed and there is a
generalized sentiment of uncertainty about the
future.
But Mexico is more than a Presidential term and goes
beyond the outcome of a Presidential race. Through
the years we have worked very hard and have been
successful in building solid and democratic
institutions that transcend beyond a 6 year
Presidential term. Mexico’s Central Bank, the
Federal Institute for the Elections, the freedom of
media and the instauration of civil career services
in some Ministries and Government agencies are just
a few examples of these institutions.
And even more important than the institutions are
those almost 120 million Mexicans –including those
of us who live abroad, who work very hard day to day
to continue building our nation. It is our
commitment and obligation to continue encouraging
and supporting all these vibrant Mexicans to keep
searching and working for the benefit of Mexico. The
U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce is completely
devoted to this venture and will keep contributing
to it by fostering the economic, business and
cultural relations with the United States.
This spirit of strength and renovation highlights
the efforts made not only by Mexican nationals but
by those sympathetic of Mexico’s condition, who have
been working together towards the reconstruction and
resurrection of the areas affected by hurricanes
Stan and Wilma. On behalf of the U.S.-Mexico Chamber
of Commerce, I would like to express our recognition
and solidarity not only to the people of affected
areas in Mexico, but also to those in the United
States. I invite our members to echo these efforts
and bring all their support to reconstruct and bring
back “life” to all those affected regions and cities.
Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to
welcome our new members and, as always, I extend my
deepest appreciation for all the support and active
participation of our current members.
Sincerely yours,
Eduardo Ramos-Gomez
President
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