Executive Travel: SPOTLIGHT ON MEXICO

Some useful addresses, phone numbers and publications for doing business in Mexico:

OFFICIAL FOREIGN OFFICES

The Embassy of Mexico can answer questions about visa requirements and offer advice about business and trade issues.

Embassy of Mexico

1911 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006

(202) 728-1600

The local office of the Mexican Consulate can assist with common questions; other questions may be referred to the Mexican Embassy. A consul investment official can provide basic information about doing business in Mexico.

Mexican Consulate

2401 W. 6th St.

Los Angeles, CA 90057

(213) 351-6800

The trade commissioner can provide information about industrial and investment opportunities in Mexico.

Mexican Trade Commissioner

350 S. Figueroa St., Suite 296

Los Angeles, CA 90071

(213) 628-1220

The Economic Consul can provide information about investment opportunities in Mexico.

Mexican Consul for Economic Affairs

2401 W. 6th St.

Los Angeles, CA 90057

(213) 351-6800, ext. 249

Fax: (213) 389-9249

U.S. Embassy

Paseo de la Reforma 305

Colinia Cuauhtemoc

Mexico City 06500

(52-5) 211-0042

TRADE CONTACTS

These agencies can assist businesses, suggest locations or offer special incentives.

Banamex-USA Bancorp

811 Wilshire Blvd., 12th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90017

(213) 612-3700

Fax: (213) 612-3771

California Trade and Investment Office

Reforma 450, 4 Piso

Mexico D.F. 06600

(52-5) 208-5161

Fax: (52-5) 208-5761

Chamber of National Industry

Ave. San Antonio 256

Mexico D.F. 03849

(52-5) 563-3400, ext. 168

Coordinating Council for International Business

Homero No. 527, 7 Piso

Polanco Chapultepec

Mexico D.F. 11560

(52-5) 250-7033

Fax: (52-5) 531-1590

Mexican Cultural Institute

125 Paseo de la Plaza, Suite 300

Los Angeles, CA 90012

(213) 624-3660

Fax: (213) 624-9387

Mexican Investment Board

Reforma 915

Lomas de Chapultepec

Mexico D.F. 11000

(52-5) 202-7804

Fax: (52-5) 202-7925

Mexican Government Tourism Office

10100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 224

Los Angeles, CA 90067

(310) 203-8191

Fax: (310) 203-8316

Mexico City Chamber of Commerce

Paseo de la Reforma 42

Delegacion Cuauhtemoc

Mexico D.F. 06048

(52-5) 535-0215

Fax: (52-5) 592-3571

Mexico’s International Business Network

9454 Wilshire Blvd., 6th Floor

Beverly Hills, CA 90212

(310) 273-8558

Fax: (310) 273-2347

Trade Council

Tlaxcala No. 177-803

Hipodromo Condesa

Mexico D.F. 06170

(52-5) 286-8744

Fax: (52-5) 211-8465

U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

555 S. Flower St., 25th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90071-2326

(213) 623-7725

Fax: (213) 623-0032

U.S.-Mexico Chamber of Commerce

Camara de Comercio Mexico Estados-Unidos

Homero No. 527-7er Piso

Mexico D.F. 11570

(52-5) 250-7033

Fax: (52-5) 531-1590

MEXICO FAX INFORMATION

Several fax services will send information directly to your fax machine. Here are five.

Trade Commission of Mexico

Information Service

(213) 628-8966

Mexican Investment Board

Faxline

(602) 930-4802

Mexico Faxline

(602) 235-9112

U.S. Dept. of Commerce

Mexico Faxline

(202) 482-4464

U.S. Dept. of the Treasury

NAFTA Flashfax

(202) 927-1692

Sources: Consulate General de Mexico; United States-Mexico Chamber of Commerce; Trade Commission of Mexico; U.S. State Department.