Traveling Film Festival “Ambulante”
This travelling documentary film festival serves as a forum for ground-breaking Mexican documentaries. read more
Knowledge city
The term "Knowledge City" is short hand for a regional economy driven by high value-added manufacturing and services created through research, technology and human capital.
Knowledge City:
Social Freedoms
“Mexico City’s civil society has a mature citizenship card. The dynamics of freedom and the force of public opinion are on the side of civil society...”
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Rogelio Gómez Hermosillo, World Bank consultant and Chairman, Alianza Cívica |
Mexico City has a long tradition of respecting political liberties and freedoms. Freedom of the press, freedom of assembly and freedom of association are fully respected by the government. In addition, Mexico City has taken the lead in supporting citizen’s freedoms and rights, including the rights of women, LGBT and other populations. It is argued that more tolerant cities offer far higher human development and more economic freedom to residents, making social freedoms a key component to economic growth and a knowledge city.
Facts and Figures:
- Mexico City has de-penalized abortion, and adopted gender equity laws.
- Mexico City passed Latin America’s first gay marriage law and is among the few cities that have legislated in favor of LGBT adoption of children.
- Mexico City’s government believes that promoting political freedom and social equity contribute to economic growth by enabling citizens to realize their full potential, and make the city more attractive to foreign investment in knowledge-based sectors.
Focus on Social Freedoms:
Mexico City is one of the most advanced cities in the Americas in terms of diversity achieved through legislation and education. In the streets of Mexico City you will hear Spanish, Nahuatl, an indigenous language, English (spoken by at least 400,000 Mexico City residents), Korean, Chinese, French, Russian and Arabic, among other languages. Alongside Roman Catholic churches in the capital you will find synagogues, mosques and temples for every system of worship. The city is cosmopolitan and has enshrined into law the right to freedom for all of its citizens to choose the lifestyle that they prefer, and to do so in a spirit of complete and uncompromised equity.
other focus areas:
Banking & Financial Services
“Mexico is a great investment opportunity for both domestic and foreign capital. I think Mexico City is and will remain of the most attractive cities for investment.” — Ignacio Deschamps González, CEO, BBVA Bancomer Mexico City is the center of financial and commercial activity in Mexico and home to Latin… read more
Education
“Education should be at the heart of public policy, for it is through education that social issues can really be addressed.” — Mario Delgado Carillo, Secretary of Education, Mexico City Education is the foundation of a knowledge-based economy. A comprehensive education builds the skills, values and knowledge that will drive… read more
Healthcare
“In Mexico City, there is a pro bono law which ensures that anyone living here who doesn’t receive social security benefits can get free medical check-ups, medicines, analysis, scans, hospitalization and surgery, all without any cost…The backbone of the city government’s health program is preventative action.” — Dr. Armando Ahued,… read more
Human Capital
“Mexico City’s government is committed to transforming the city into a highly competitive marketplace that stands among the best in the world.” — Mayor Marcelo Ebrard The third largest city in the world in terms of population, Mexico City has more than a large labor force; it has a knowledgeable… read more
Information Technologies & Telecommunications
“This city really demands solutions up front and it generates them, too. Microsoft Mexico has developed successful strategies that have then been implemented in other countries.” — Enrique Simón Rueda, Sales OEM Manager, Microsoft Latin America Mexico City is continuing to invest in its telecommunications infrastructure so businesses and individuals… read more
Science & Technology
“Government funding for research at the universities that are generating new knowledge, when passed off to the companies, will result in processes that positively impact society and the economy.” — Dr. Juan Pedro Laclette, Senior Researcher, Institute of Biomedical Research, UNAM Mexico City is poised to emerge as a major… read more
Sustainability
“We are cleaning up our city and we want to project it. We want to convey the image of a green city that is committed to sustainability.” — Martha Delgado, Secretary, Department of the Environment, Mexico City As in any megacity, Mexico City faces a variety of environmental challenges. Urban… read more
Voices from the city:
Mexico City: Bike Town
On a recent morning in Mexico City, David Alvarado, 34, looks happy as a kid. As a teenager he emigrated to the United States. Now he’s back in town for a vacation and to visit friends, for the first time since he left. "I can't believe the sky is blue," he smiles. In the 1990s, the city experienced an environmental dark age that turned skies gray and triggered frequent pollution emergencies. read more
February 10 – May 03, 2012
April 12 – April 29, 2012
Zocalo--La corrala del mitote,
Perfomance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV
A powerful performance of Shakespeare’s Henry IV that demonstrates rivalries and moral dilemmas were as relevant in the past as they are today. Takes place at 6:30 PM on Thursday, Friday and Sunday and at 1 PM on Saturday and Sunday. read more
April 21 – June 24, 2012
Orquesta Filharmonica de la Ciudad de Mexico - Tlalpan
Mexico City Philharmonic Orchestra Performances
Mexico City’s world-renowned Philharmonic Orchestra will perform music by classical composers including Beethoven, Mozart, Debussy, Strauss, Mendelssohn, and other great names in music history. read more
May 24 – May 26, 2012
World Trade Center, Mexico City
Habitat Expo
A popular interior design and architecture exhibition that features close to 210 exhibitors. read more
May 26, 2012
Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, Mexico City
Roma Condesa Cultural Corridor
Experience the city’s avant-garde art and design and flavorful cuisine by visiting participating exhibits and restaurants. read more
Surprising Fact
The cost of medical care in Mexico City is on average 40 percent lower than in the United States.
Overheard
Mexico City's award-winning Metrobus [Public-Private Partnership] project has reduced carbon dioxide emissions in the world's second-largest city by an estimated 80,000 tons a year by encouraging large numbers of commuters to opt for public transportation and leave their cars at home. There are also major municipal alternative energy PPP projects under way to use wind, tidal energy and gas recovery.
— Henry E Teitelbaum, VNU