9. What are some Industries in
Mexico?
A maquiladora or maquila is a concept often referred to an operation that
involves manufacturing in a country that is not the client's and as such has
an interesting duty or tariff treatment. It normally requires a factory, that
may import materials and equipment on a duty-free and tariff-free .
A maquila is also referred to as a "twin plant", or "in-bond" industry. 13
million Mexicans are employed in maquiladoras.
20. The discovery of hit lists with the names of police officers has become
increasingly common in many Mexican cities along the U.S. border. It
also is common for the officers named on those lists to be gunned
down one by one. In addition, drug trafficking organizations have now
begun displaying large banners over highways in cities around the
country. Many of the banners make threats against rivals.
