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In the 8th edition of our Consular Newsletter on Economic and Tourism Affairs, we celebrate Mexico’s fight for independence and its exciting future as the 2021 Hispanic Heritage Month ends on Oct. 15.
In #ChooseMexico, we learn what we already knew in our hearts: Everyone loves Mexican food. We also see a bright future, as Hispanic buying power continues to increase and more and more of our young people are getting college degrees. In addition, we learn that there has been an increase in the number of both large and small Mexican companies expanding into Arizona, thanks to the welcoming business environment. In this newsletter, you also will meet three successful Mexican citizens working in Arizona––and our Faces of Mexico in Arizona webinar (in Spanish) will introduce you to a few more.
In the #ArizonaThrives section, AZ Sen. Raquel Terán tells her inspiring story of fighting for immigrant rights in the most effective way possible: by running for political office—and winning a seat at the table. We also hear encouraging words from Christopher Landau, the former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico (Ken Salazar was sworn in Aug. 25 as the new U.S. Ambassador to Mexico) and Enrique Melendez, a long-serving member of the Diplomatic Corps of Arizona. In the last article in this section, Tommy Espinoza, the president, CEO and co-founder of the Raza Development Fund, talks about why the nonprofit is moving to South Phoenix and its ambitious plans for the coming year.
Finally, in #DiscoverMexico, we focus on two cities that played a central role in Mexico’s fight for independence: Dolores Hidalgo and Querétaro City. You also will read the story behind the peculiar dish the Agustinas nuns created for one of Mexico’s most infamous generals and learn the meaning behind the lyrics of one of Mexico’s most popular ranchera singers and composers.
I hope you enjoy this newsletter and share it with your friends.
Jorge Mendoza Yescas
Consul General of Mexico