Welcome to Infocenter International, an excellent source for objectively verified information, in this case about Mexico.

After almost 20 years of hands-on experience in Mexico and, most importantly, close encounters with thousands of Mexicans from all walks of life, we think it is high time to demystify the topic, without any motivation or necessity to distort the truth - our truth.

It is not our intention to slander, praise or glorify! This website is meant to provide constructive criticism or recognition of the Mexican Authorities, Business Communities and the ordinary Mexican Citizen alike.

WHY? Simply because it seems - to us - that Mexico is heading full speed down a one-way-street directly to disaster.

Whichever way we look, nothing makes sense. There simply is no rhyme nor reason, other than corruption and opportunism, from highest government down to street level.

Benito Pablo Juarez Garcia (1806-1872), Zapoteca Indian and son of poor farmers, Ex-President of Mexico (1858-1872) is famous for his statement "Between individuals and nations, the respect for the rights of others is the foundation for peace", (original text: Entre los individuos, como entre las naciones, el respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz).

Unfortunately, today, too many Mexicans seem to have never known, forgotten or do not respect the rights of others.

This shortcoming, together with the misinterpretation of "freedom of speech", a freedom that should as well bear in mind the respect for the rights of others, makes the social climate in Mexico almost unbearable, if not impossible.

Predominantly, opportunism, based on corruption and ignorance, is an advanced cancer in the Mexican society and will bring it to its knees, if not dealt with swiftly, efficiently and with a firm hand.

What makes things rather difficult is the fact - so it seems - that most Mexicans want a change, but they themselves are not willing to change; definitely not if it brings with it any kind of inconvenience.

Before we continue, it seems important to mention that our statements are generalised, do not represent "official" statistics and leave ample room for "exceptions to the rule".

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THE EDITOR