* There is a huge backlog in the field: Lamb
fiscal reform currently discussed legislative should strengthen the collection in states and municipalities, as there is huge backlog, said the Finance Minister Ernesto Cordero Arroyo.
"We must pay close attention how to strengthen the collection of states and municipalities, that is where is the great window of opportunity is there where is the huge backlog of recovery in Mexico and would have to focus where you have an important window of opportunity ', sen , hello.
During the laying of the fiber in the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores (BMV), the official said that this government has been a major driver of public finances, where for collection n has grown 1.4 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in six years so far.
In fact, he said, this increase in tax revenues is a result of the implementation of two reforms, and who have been integral not only touches on some aspects of income, but also spending, transparency and accountability.
addition, it has changed that has allowed Constitucióny recaudacióny expand the tax base to 10 million over four years, said the head of the Secretariat & # 237; to Finance and Public Credit (SHCP).
'In this way we shall be very clear how important it is to strengthen public finances and we did, our actions show it and confirmed' said.
Cordero Arroyo said that there are an initiative that is in the Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, which must be discussed, so the Ministry of Finance will careful when deemed appropriate to participate to enrich the discusióny make assessments.
felt that what we do is very important is that any tax proposal is approved in Mexico truly strengthen the country's public finances.
Regarding the prospects for U.S. economic growth 2011, Ernesto Cordero said all the indicators and numbers indicate that Mexico will have another good year of recovery, where the forecasts est & # 225; n and between 4.0 and 5.0 per cent and improvement.
So there are signs for optimism but without disregarding and ignoring all risks in the international environment.
explained that the growth issue is a significant difference from those reported in 2010 and 2011 observed that, as the market begins to show very good data not only on consumption dynamics also in investment, infrastructure construction.
An example is the placement was made Thursday in the Mexican Stock Exchange's first Trust and Estate Infrastructure (fiber), since it will give great impetus to the domestic market in M \u200b\u200b& # 233; Mexico.
This, he added, thanks to real estate may be financed real estate developments in a major scale across the country, which will create jobs and strengthen the internal market .
On the issue of repatriation of capital in the Japanese assembly plants in Mexico, said it is quite premature to venture an opinion in this regard, it would be irresponsible, and recommended waiting.
However, he said, "so far there has been no change in the investment plans of Japanese companies in our country, and I think so , must continue. "
PHOTO CAPTION: Local governments eager for resources: Lamb.
inflation climbed 0.05% in first half of March: BdeM
In the first half of March, the National Index of Consumer Prices (CPI) registered a variation n 0.05 percent, down from 0.46 percent reported in the same period in 2010 due to lower prices of some agricultural products.
In its report, the Bank of Mexico (Banco de Mexico) said that this result was due to the performance of non-core component, which highlighted the decreases in the prices of the groups agricultural products and the rates determined by various levels of government.
relates that the price index of consumer basket had a variation of 0.36 percent to 0.22 percent difference reported in the same period last year .
The central bank announces that the rate non-core price was 0.58 percent compared with the first half of March 2011, when it stood at 1.37 percent.
Inside, it details the subscript of agricultural product prices rose from 2.85 to 2.15 percent in the reference period due to lower food prices in the sector such as tomatoes, lemon , onion, papaya, potatoes, grapes, eggs, chicken and pork.
Regarding the subscript energy prices and tariffs approved by various levels of government, states that it happened from 0.42 to 0.30 per cent, thanks to lower possession charges in some localities the country, including Córdoba, Cortázar, Mérida, Mexicali, San Andres Tuxtla, Tijuana, Veracruz and Villahermosa.
respect to the core price index, the Banxico said it was a variation of 0.24 percent in the fortnight referred, after the 0.17 percent that was recorded & # 243; in the first half of March 2010. Add
the subscript of commodity prices was 0.27 percent, as opposed to 0.12 percent in the first half of March last year due to increases in the price of corn tortillas, while the subscript prices of services remained at 0.22 percent.
PHOTO CAPTION: The Bank of Mexico suggests that prices rose nearly March. BRIEF
1 .- Elías Ayub leaves the CFE comes Carlos Vivanco
President Felipe Calderon took office as director of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) Antonio Vivanco Casamadrid replacing Alfredo Elias Ayub.
By formalizing this morning over in the CFE, President Elias Ayub recognized as one of the most outstanding public servants Mexico and is now fully dedicated to serving your health, having spent 12 years at the helm of the company. Accomplished the feat, said Calderon, of "having achieved only 98% of Mexican households with electricity", which represents a level comparable to that of any developed country in the world.
The Calderón reported that Vivanco senses should return to the legacy of Elias Ayub and the service is delivered efficiently and effectively, and serve with the same intrinsic to the area Midwest. Vivanco was working
as a former chief of staff of the President, since last month was deputy director of CFE, next to Elias Ayub.
PHOTO CAPTION: Carlos Vivanco.
2 .- Unemployment in Mexico decreased to 5.38% in February
In February, the unemployment rate nationally was 5.38 percent, down from 5.43 percent the same month of 2010, inform & # 243; the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
The agency said that seasonally adjusted data show that in the second month of the year the unemployment rate in the country was of 5.28 percent, ie 0.07 points percentage above that recorded in January.
Ocupacióny The National Employment Survey recorded that the population in the second month of the year reached 94.62 percent of the economically active population ; economically active population (EAP).
Of the employed, 67.6 percent notes that are subordinate and paid workers, while 4.5 percent are employers or employers, 22.2 percent work independently without hiring employees and serves 5.7 percent in business or family plots without monetary compensation.
