Good article from the AP re: making plans to boost Mexico's flagging economy and get the tourists back! After viewing empty restaurants and tourist beaches, I hope their efforts are successful - and soon..
By PETER ORSI, Associated Press Writer Peter Orsi, Associated Press Writer
"MEXICO CITY – Mexico announced steps Tuesday to jump start an economy punished by the swine flu epidemic. Cinco de Mayo celebrations, however, will have to wait until next year.
Events surrounding the holiday remained canceled even though no deaths have been reported for the last five days and the country prepared to reopen for business."
Mexican Finance Secretary Augustin Carstens, who unveiled plans to stimulate key industries and fight bans on Mexican pork products, said persuading tourists to come back will be a top priority as Mexico tries to "immediately rebuild confidence in our country".
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090505/ap_on_he_me/med_swine_flu
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