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March 31, 2008

Mexican President at 'Rebirth of Huatulco, a Great Tourist Destination' Ceremony

Excerpts from a speech by President Felipe Calderón

Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca – I would like to say hello to all those here at this ceremony for the Rebirth of Huatulco, who include investors, social and business leaders of this locality, of this beautiful locality, with its nine bays, sites with historical monuments, enviable coasts and balmy climate. I know that Huatulco has everything needed to attract national and international tourism.

So the first aim of this Renaissance of Huatulco is to expand the range of choices for tourists. And I am delighted that through the commitment of the public and private sectors we are working for this destination, and what I have instructed the Secretary of Tourism is to ensure that by the end of this Government, in 2012, there are at least 2,500 new rooms here in Huatulco. And I am glad to hear that there are commitments to build over a thousand rooms, construction of which will begin this year, which I am very pleased about.

That brings us to the goal of this entire administration, and I think that if we do things properly, which we in Federal Government will do, we will be able to achieve much more.

It is a road link that will enable tourists to reach Huatulco in less than three hours, and will also permit the development of a tourist corridor between Huatulco and Puerto Escondido, Mazunte and other beaches and localities that will enable a tourist development to be built here in a clean and orderly fashion, rather like the Riviera Maya.

As I have said before, I am convinced that the most effective way of emerging from poverty is work and employment, and that people are not seeking favors or begging for charity. What people want is an opportunity to work, to progress, and to help their families’ progress.

I urge you all to bet on and commit yourselves to this great project, and I encourage you all to continue working together, united in the construction of a different, competitive Mexico, a better Mexico and a winning Mexico that we want for our children, a Mexico that will last us forever.

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(Press Release: Presidency of the Republic, March 25, 2008, Mexico City)

 

Translation Presidency of the Republic

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