Mexico touts growth

NUEVO LAREDO â€” Although organized crime has penetrated many communities, Mexico remains an attractive country for investment, according to the ConfederaciÃ³n Patronal de la RepÃºblica Mexicana (Coparmex), a group composed of Mexicoâ€™s top business leaders.

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Source: Laredo Morning Times

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