Embajada de México en Hungría

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Published: 25 August 2015

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MEXICO HOSTS THE FIRST CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES TO THE ARMS TRADE TREATY IN CANCÚN BETEWWN THE 24TH AND 27TH OF AUGUST

As a demonstration of the Mexican government’s commitment to international peace and security, our country will host the first Conference of States Parties (1CSP) of the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) from August 24-27 in Cancun, Quintana Roo. The conference will be attended by foreign ministers, senior officials from around the world, international organizations, regional organizations, civil society organizations, industry and academia, and by the former president of Costa Rica and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Oscar Arias.

Foreign Secretary José Antonio Meade will chair the high-level segment of the conference. In addition to hosting the conference, Mexico has chaired the 1CSP preparatory process over the last year and acts as Interim Secretariat of the Treaty.

At present, the arms trade is regulated by an international legal framework thanks to the adoption of the ATT by the UN General Assembly on April 2, 2013 and its entry into force on December 24. During the 1CSP, the States parties will be responsible for implementing the treaty by constructing an institutional and procedural architecture.

Adoption of the ATT is a historic achievement. It is the first legally-binding international instrument that establishes common rules to regulate the transfer of conventional weapons, in order to promote responsible trade and prevent their diversion to the illicit market.

The ATT entered into force when it was ratified by 50 countries. To date, 130 States have signed, of which only 72 have ratified it. Mexico was one of the first countries to sign and ratify the treaty, on June 3, 2013 and September 25, 2013, respectively.

By hosting the 1CSP, the Mexican government renews its commitment to international peace and security, demonstrates its confidence in the effectiveness of multilateral forums, particularly the UN, and makes a significant contribution as an actor with global responsibility.

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Published: 19 May 2015

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THE MEXICAN PRESIDENT PEÑA NIETO INSTRUCTED HIS CABINET TO REDOUBLE EFFORTS TO ADVANCE IN THE FULFILLMENT OF NATIONAL GOALS

The Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto, chaired yesterday in the official residence of Los Pinos, a meeting with his Cabinet on the revision of progress and actions in various fields such as the protection of the population in the current rainy season, social policy, the implementation of structural reforms etc.

The President urged the members of his Cabinet to redouble efforts to advance in the fulfillment of the five major objectives for 2015 that the Mexican Government outlined at the beginning of this year, with the intention to benefit from economic growth and household economy.

These five objectives are: strengthening the rule of law and human rights. Work to put all the reforms in action. Strengthening transparency and fighting corruption. Accelerate the construction of infrastructure and housing, and strengthen the fight against poverty and regional imbalance.

The meeting also stressed the commitment of the members of the Mexican Government to work with respect and strict adherence to the electoral legislation. The results of different economic and social indicators of the first quarter of the year were also reviewed.

President Peña Nieto stressed the importance of continuing on the path of implementing the various structural reforms to achieve economic growth that will bring benefits to the entire population.

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Published: 23 June 2015

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THE MEXICAN EMBASSY INVITES THE MEXICAN CHILDREN LIVING IN HUNGARY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 19TH CHILDREN'S “ESTE ES MI MÉXICO” DRAWING CONTEST

The Institute for Mexicans Abroad welcomes your participation to the annual “This is my Mexico” Drawing Contest. This year we invite you to create a drawing about the subject “My favorite place in Mexico”.

Mountains, jungles, cities, towns, archaeological sites and beaches. Do you have a favorite place in Mexico? Do you want to know more about Mexico? This is your chance!

Have you ever been there? What have your parents, your family, friends or your teachers told you about our beautiful country? With imagination and fantasy, you can use a drawing to express your favorite place in Mexico and what Mexico means to you.

Choose your favorite place. Where is it located? You can be inspired by history, culture, art, food, nature, people, traditional festivals… We invite you to look through your books, in the library, on the internet or on sites that you prefer.

What are you waiting for? Capture your favorite place in Mexico in a drawing. Use your imagination and get to know Mexico. Participate and tell us!

CONTEST GUIDELINES:

• The contest is open to children between the ages of 7 and 11 years old living outside of Mexico (from any other nationality).
• Drawing must be on a square paper (30cm x 30cm or 12”x12”) using brushes, pencils, acrylics, water paints, crayons, or any other drawing technique.
• In your drawing, capture everything that you remember of your visit to Mexico, what your favorite site is, or what you have learned about Mexico. Remember to choose your favorite place in Mexico.
• Sign and date your drawing. Copied or traced drawings will not be taken into consideration. Drawings left unfinished with missing information or that are bigger or smaller than the indicated measurements (30cm x 30cm or 12”X12”) will be disqualified.
• Send your drawing directly to the nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate before the deadline: September 21th, 2015.
• To participate in the contest, you must complete your registration form and stick it on the back of your drawing. It is very important that all of your information is complete or you could be eliminated from the contest. You should also name the drawing and write a brief description about it. The drawing will be sent to the Institute for Mexicans Abroad, through your nearest Mexican Embassy / Consulate.

Artists pay close attention!

• All the rights of use and reproduction of the received drawings will be granted to the IME which can use them for promotional purposes.
• The Institute for Mexicans Abroad also has the right resolve any situation that has not been clarified in this document.

PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION

To participate in the Contest it is mandatory to fill this registration form and stick it on the back of your drawing.

Ask an adult for help to fill in and print the online registration form.

Do not forget to paste your registration form behind the back of your drawing.

If you have any problem with your registration form, visit the nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate or write to the following email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

AWARDS:

A panel of specialists in children’s artistic expression from the Program “Alas y Raíces” from CONACULTA will select the 10 winning drawings.

The winners will receive a package of Mexican literature books for children, a diploma and a surprise gift.

All participants will receive a diploma and their artwork may be part of an exhibit which will travel around the world, even if their drawing did not win.

The results will be announced on the 30th of October through the Mexican Embassy / Consulate as well as in www.ime.gob.mx @IME_SRE, #EsteEsMiMéxico.

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Published: 31 March 2015

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MORE THAN 1.100 MILLION TOURISTS TRAVELLED TO ABROAD IN 2014

Inaugurating the Tourism Tianguis in Acapulco, where for the first time participated customers from over 65 countries, the highest number in its history, the Mexican President, Enrique Peña Nieto, said that various indicators show that 2014 has been the best year in the history of tourism of Mexico. He added that thanks to this growth in the sector, "according to the data published by the World Tourism Organization, Mexico ranks again among the 10 most visited countries in the world".

The President said, that this is great news for the country "and should be a great source of pride for the Mexicans." He added that the world is recognizing the value of Mexico, and "millions of people, from all continents, are discovering what our country can offer and they all got impressed of the spirit of Mexico".

"Mexico is an amazing country, it has a vast cultural and historical heritage, and an amazing natural diversity that makes it a unique tourist destination," he said.

FOREIGN INCOME GROWS THANKS TO INTERNATIONAL VISITORS

According to the Bank of Mexico (Banxico) the foreign exchange earnings from international visitors recorded positive growth in the first month of the year as it reached 584 billion dollars, that is 14% higher compared to January last year.

According to preliminary figures, during January 2015, the total number of international tourists in Mexico were 2.6 million people, 14.3% higher than in the same period of 2014. The cross-border tourism achieved a growth of 24.4%, going from 898,000 in the first month of the last year to 1.1 million in January 2015.

On the other hand, the average spending of visitors arriving by plane was $965.5 that is 8.0% higher than in January 2014 when it was only $894.0.