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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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Economic plan
Tue 5 May 2009—Calderón: The priority, resolving problems from the epidemic ... show/hidePresident Felipe Calderón announced tonight that Tuesday will be given to detailing a set of economic measures which will seek to minimize the impact on national finances affected by the health emergency facing Mexico.
These include compensation payments from income tax (ISR) with monthly payments of the Special Single Tax Rate (IETU), a plan to promote Mexicn tourism worldwide, and a decrease in taxes on cruise ships arriving in the country.
— El UniversalSurviving the flu
Mon 4 May 2009—
All people safe in Chetumal, Cancún, and Felipe Carrillo Puerto ... show/hide
The head of the State Secretariat of Health (SESA), Juan Carlos Cárdenas Azueta, confirmed last night the first three cases of human influenza in the state, but said that patients who showed positive for the disease remained stable and were even discharged.
— Géner Corono MartinIn doubt, cause of death
Sat 2 May 2009—Determining that the State continues without deaths from influenza will depend on the outcome of the analysis of known fatalities in Cancun ... show/hideFor the second consecutive day there were more suspected cases of human influenza. Now there are 78 probable cases in Quintana Roo, and it is still not established if the only recorded death is related to the virus that keeps everyone on alert across the country.
— Géner Corono MartinBelize does not close border
Thu 30 Apr 2009—Recommended caution be taken and masks be used ... show/hideThe Government of Belize has held its position until yesterday and did not close its border with Mexico despite the fact that WHO has increased the alert level 5 by the swine flu epidemic that is in the nation. But it recommended that their citizens take precautions when traveling across the border and use masks.
El Gobierno de Belice mantenía hasta ayer su postura de no cerrar su frontera con México a pesar de que la OMS aumentó a nivel 5 la alerta por la pandemia de influenza porcina que se vive en la nación. Pero sí recomendó a sus connacionales a tomar precauciones al viajar al país y usar tapabocas.
Order in the market
Mon 4 May 2009—Municipality will prevent unfair competition from street vendors in Lázaro Cárdenas ... show/hideIn the capital, renters in the "new" market were supported by the Municipality of Othon P. Blanco, when a series of measures taken will start this Wednesday to protect them from damage caused by unfair competition from street vendors and improve their sales, said the market manager, Manuel Carrillo. Rodolfo Espadas Isté, director of community economic development explained, following an internal meeting between tenants and local authorities, that new provisions within the market of Ignacio Manuel Altamirano will have people there to instruct and keep out the unauthorized vendors. He stated that the project will be gradually established in other markets, and was not made to eliminate what was decided at the November 27 last year meeting between the officials of the Commune, the EU directiv of tenants and the coordinator and administrator of the Lázaro Cárdenas market."
— Saúl Mandujano BarreraOxygen in the storm
Sun 3 May 2009—Governor's Cup (Copa Gobernador) provides balm in Mahahual ... show/hideMAHAHAUL, OPB .- After a huge Easter brought more than 17 thousand visitors in three days, the Mahahual resort "returned to reality" and was mostly evacuated despite being the weekend. This situation has been created -- from the viewpoint of authorities and service providers-not just by the financial crisis, but the health risk in the country.
Were it not for the fishing tournament "Copa Gobernador" (Governor's Cup) that takes place in its waters, the most important destination for the South Zone is more like a "ghost town", say merchants and residents.
— Omar Capistran EspinosaNo casinos or free zone
Fri 1 May 2009—Activities will resume next Wednesday, because of the flu ... show/hideAs a precautionary measure, the Free Zone of Belize and Belize casinos remain closed from this Friday until Wednesdy, May 6, said the leader of the so-called tax-haven traders, Carlos Parra Jimenez.
This agreement was reached after an emergency meeting held last night between representatives of the Ministry of Health of Belize and the State Ministry of Health (SESA).
— Géner Corono MartinThe crisis caused by the epidemic of swine influenza virus is a severe blow to service providers in the capital. The hotel sector reported the cancellation of reservations, while the restaurant staff announced layoffs and mandatory leave without pay due to low sales, while the drivers of the service group, taxis and minibuses axis just get clearance and gasoline unit.
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Fri 3 Sep 05:53
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