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Founded in 1898 by then Lt. Othón Pompeyo Blanco Núñez de Cáceres, Chetumal is now the state capital of Quintana Roo, in the southeast of Mexico. With a high growth rate, economic success, and active social life, Chetumal has become the ideal place for business entrepreneurs and families wanting to live in a peaceful tropical community.
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The use of crack is now on par with marijuana in the state capital, a situation very troublesome because the effects of this drug, ultimately, are highly damaging and irreversible, said Luis Albert Pazos, head of the medical unit specializing in addictions, New Life Center, belonging to the Ministry of Health.
— Omar CAPISTRAN ESPINOSAThis is a portal page that includes an overview of Chetumal, travel deals and tips, and lots of other information.
Campeche, Campeche: In a knockout, a Quintana Roo youth has become the boxing selection to go to the regional round of the National Child and Youth Olympics 2009, which takes place in the capital of Campeche, Campeche, where yesterday 22 more entries were added for the major sports tournament in the country, which when added to the 11 from the first event makes a total of 33.
— José RIVEROLLObjections to tax
Thu 19 Feb 2009—Teachers reported irregular collection of tax in the accounts of the SAR ... show/hideTeachers related to the National Coordinator of Education Workers (CNTE) and various federal employees disapproved of the actions of commercial banks and the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP), because they are implementing a substantial tax discount for the Product of Labor (ISPT) to its global accounts of the System of Savings for Retirement (SAR)."
— Jesús AMADOR TORRESProtection without borders
Sun 22 Feb 2009—Narcedalia marks start of the First Binational Health Week Mexico-Belize ... show/hideEvery child has the right to a healthy and happy start, said the state's first social worker, Narcedalia Martin Gonzálex, leading to the start of the first Binational Health Week Mexico-Belize, with the launch of the first dose of the Sabine vaccine. 125 thousand are expected to apply from 21 to February 27."
— Narcedalia Martín de GonzálezCampaign against osteoporosis
Sat 21 Feb 2009—Carried out by the Municipal DIF OPB in seven rural communities with support from Regional Bone Health Clinic, Merida ... show/hideThe Mayor Andrés Ruiz Morcillo, as a sign of commitment to the health of the people, announced there will be a campaign from Thursday until Sunday morning to detect osteoporosis. It will occur in seven different communities, reported the Maria Antonia Hernandez Ruiz, the President of the Municipal System for the Integral Development of the Family (DIF).
— Saúl MANDUJANOPork, $75 per kilo
Fri 20 Feb 2009—High risk of rising prices due to a lack of local production ... show/hidePork could reach the price of 75 pesos a kilogram in a short time due to the continuing lack of local production, said the adviser to the company's market board, Manuel Altamirano, Eladio Novelo Castilla.
— Omar CAPISTRAN ESPINOSAPersistent Strike by Sugarcane Farmers in Belize
Fri 6 Feb 2009—Still posted at core sampler. ... show/hideDespite the appeal of the prime minister, Dean Barrow, to avert the strike which started 10 days ago, members of the Association of Sugarcane Growers in Belize remain posted on the outskirts of Belize Sugar Industries Ltd and announced that they will remain until the present system of sampling the quality of the cane is canceled and the resignation of the commissioner of the sugar industry, Nemencio Acosta, takes place.
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