Canada backs Mexico in court challenge to set aside Metalclad ruling

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Issues concerning a protest by Mexico against an arbitration ruling in support of a $16.7 claim by US hazardous waste disposal corporation Metalclad against Mexico are examined, focusing on Canada's support of Mexico. Topics include the requirement under the North American Free Trade Agreement for Mexico to provide fair and equitable treatment to Metalclad, the manner in which Mexican environmental groups interrupted Metalclad's business, and issues of national sovereignty as they relate to NAFTA.

Canada, Cases, International aspects, Hazardous wastes, Metalclad Corp., MTLC

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United States proposes rules for Mexican trucks

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Proposals by the US Dept of Transportation, regarding the rights of Mexican trucks to cross US borders, are examined. Topics include US proposal that Mexican trucks abide by US and Canadian safety standards, proposal for application forms for Mexican trucks to operate in the US Southwest; and proposals for application forms for Mexican trucks to operate in US territory beyond the Southwest.

Laws, regulations and rules, Trucking, International trade, United States foreign relations, Mexican foreign relations, International trade regulation

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Altamira LNG project highlights growing oportunities for private sector energy investment in Mexico

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Mexico has begun to see results from its efforts to encourage foreign investment in power generation. Shell Gas and Power and El Paso Global LNG are planning to open a re-gassification plant in Altamira.

Spain, Investments, Joint ventures, Energy industries, Energy industry, Natural resources, Electric power-plants, Electric power plants, Liquefied natural gas industry, Iberdrola S.A., Shell Gas and Power, El Paso Global LNG, Union Fenosa S.A.

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