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Emerging markets: a bigger say in IMF?

Emerging markets should join forces and push for more clout within the International Monetary Fund, says Mexico's central banker, who wants to head the IMF and is counting on support from emerging markets.
Latin America Monitor
Who is overseeing Mexico's economy?

Mexico’s central bank governor is on a whirlwind tour in his bid to head the IMF. Mexico’s finance minister says he's eyeing the presidency. Critics say all that campaigning leaves an economic void.
Underdog candidate Carstens takes on IMF's European tradition

Mexico's central bank chief Agustín Carstens faces an uphill battle against French frontrunner Christine Lagarde, who this week is lobbying India, China, and Egypt for support.
Latin America Monitor
Mexico's stable economic outlook a rare piece of good news

Amid drug violence, Mexico's slow but steady growth - and low inflation rate - is setting it apart from other economies in the region.
Latin America Monitor
Mexico fields candidate to lead IMF. Does he have a shot?

Agustin Carstens, the Mexican central bank governor, says that developing countries need a larger say in the policies of the International Monetary Fund.
Mexico City returns to normal as swine flu restrictions fade

Restaurants and offices reopened Wednesday. High school and university students return to school tomorrow.
Mexico tourism braces for swine flu slowdown

European travel warnings and canceled trips likely to hit Mexico's $13 billion a year industry.
Terrorism & Security
More arrests in Mexico's war on drug cartels

In the U.S., President Calderón's efforts look successful. But Mexicans say the crackdowns are increasing violence.