This article is about the Mexican city; for other uses, see Monterrey (disambiguation). Monterrey may refer to Monterey California, a city in the United States

City of Monterrey Ciudad de Monterrey
Monterrey at night
Coat of arms
Nickname: The City of the Mountains
Motto: Work Tempers the Spirit
Location of Monterrey in northern Mexico
Coordinates: 25°40′N 100°18′W / 25.667, -100.3
Country	Mexico
State	Nuevo León
Founded	20 September 1596
Government
- Mayor	Adalberto Madero (PAN)
Area
- City	860 km² (332 sq mi)
- Metro	5,771. A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. A motto (from the Italian word motto, meaning witticism sentence is a phrase meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France. A presidente municipal ( English: " municipal president " is the chief of government of Municipios in Mexico Adalberto Arturo Madero Quiroga (born September 25, 1969) is a Mexican lawyer and right-wing Politician from Nuevo León who has served The National Action Party ( Spanish Partido Acción Nacional) known by the acronym PAN, is a conservative and Christian democratic Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 80 km² (2,228. 5 sq mi)
Elevation	537 m (1,762 ft)
Population (2006)
- City	1,693,691
- Density	1,989/km² (5,151. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 5/sq mi)
- Metro	3,868,493
- Demonym	Regiomontano
Time zone	Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
- Summer (DST)	Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
Website: http://www.monterrey.gob.mx

Monterrey IPA: [ˌmontɛˈrei] (Spanish: Monterrey (help·info)) is the capital city of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León and a municipality of the same name. A metropolitan area is a large population center consisting of a large Metropolis and its adjacent zone of influence or of more than one closely adjoining neighboring central A demonym or gentilic is a word that denotes the members of a People or the inhabitants of a place The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. The Municipality of Monterrey is one of the 51 subdivisions of the State of Nuevo León, Mexico. Also known as "Sultana del Norte" (Lady of the North), the city is a modern industrial and business center. The city proper has population of 1. 1 million, even though the metropolitan area of Monterrey has a population of 3. The Monterrey metropolitan area refers to the conurbation around the city of Monterrey, officially called Area Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Monterrey or AMM 8 million. The city is named after the Countess of Monterrei (a city in Galicia, Spain) wife of the Viceroy of New Spain Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo, Count of Monterrey. Monterrei is a Municipality in Ourense (province in the Galicia Region of north-west Spain. Galicia (occasionally Galiza) is an autonomous community in northwest Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. The Viceroyalty of New Spain (Virreinato de Nueva España was a name given to the Viceroy -ruled territories of the Spanish Empire in North America, Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo Count of Monterrey (Gaspar de Zúñiga y Acevedo conde de Monterrey (1560 Monterrey Spain &mdash March 16, 1606,

Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Natural areas 3 Demographics 4 Climate 5 Government 5.1 Public safety 6 Infrastructure 6.1 Transportation 6.2 Airports 6.3 Hospitals 7 Economy 8 Education 9 Culture 9.1 Food 9.2 Sports 10 Broadcasting and media 11 International development 12 Notable people 13 Sister cities 14 Gallery 15 References 16 Further reading 17 External links

History

See also articles in the category History of Monterrey

In the mid-1500s, the valley which Monterrey now occupies, was known as the Extremadura Valley, an area largely unexplored by the Spanish. The Palacio del Obispado ( Spanish for Bishop's Palace) is one Monterrey 's oldest buildings Several expeditions led by Alberto del Canto tried to colonize the area, the most important in 1577 but were always unsuccessful because the population left for more prosperous towns. Alberto del Canto (1547-1611 was a Portuguese soldier and explorer The Spanish expeditionary Luis Carvajal y de la Cueva negotiated with King Philip II of Spain to establish a territory in northern New Spain, which would be called the New Kingdom of León. Luis de Carabajal y Cueva (sometimes Luis de Carvajal y de la Cueva; c Philip II (Felipe II de España Filipe I ( May 21, 1527 &ndash September 13 1598) was King of Spain from 1556 until 1598 The Viceroyalty of New Spain (Virreinato de Nueva España was a name given to the Viceroy -ruled territories of the Spanish Empire in North America, In 1580 he arrived in the newly granted lands but it was not until 1582 that he established a settlement called San Luis Rey de Francia within present-day Monterrey. The New Kingdom of León was an enormous area extending westwards from the port of Tampico to the limits of New Galicia (now State of Jalisco), and around 1,000 kilometers northwards. Tampico, located at, is the main city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, and is the Mexican Gulf 's main economic powerhouse El Nuevo Reino de Galicia ( The New Kingdom of Galicia) or Nueva Galicia was a region of New Spain. Jalisco is a state in Mexico. The capital of Jalisco is the city of Guadalajara. The kilometre ( American spelling: kilometer) symbol km is a unit of Length in the Metric system, equal to one thousand Carvajal's plans of colonization were frustrated by the Spanish Inquisition that accused and jailed him. The Spanish Inquisition started and was established in 1478 by Catholic Monarchs Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile to maintain For 8 years the Kingdom was abandoned and uninhabited but finally, a third expedition of twelve families led by Diego de Montemayor founded Ciudad Metropolitana de Nuestra Señora de Monterrey (Metropolitan City of Our Lady of Monterrey) on September 20, 1596, next to a spring called Ojos de Agua de Santa Lucia, where the Museum of Mexican History is now located. Diego de Montemayor (d 1610 or 1612 is credited with the founding of Monterrey, which is the capital of the northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France.

During the years of Spanish Rule, Monterrey remained a small city, and its population varied from a few hundred to only dozens. The city was a place that facilitated trade between San Antonio (now in Texas), Tampico and from Saltillo to the center of the country. Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. Tampico, located at, is the main city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, and is the Mexican Gulf 's main economic powerhouse Tampico's port brought many products from Europe, while Saltillo concentrated the Northern Territories trade with the capital, Mexico City. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico San Antonio was the key trade point with the northern foreign colonies (British and French).

In the 19th Century after the Mexican Independence War, Monterrey rose as a key economic center for the newly formed nation, especially due to its balanced ties between Europe (with its connections to Tampico), the United States (with its connections to San Antonio), and the capital (through Saltillo). The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar The Mexican War of Independence (1810 - 1821 was an armed conflict between the people of Mexico and Spanish colonial authorities which started on September 16 1810 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In 1824 the New Kingdom of León became the State of Nuevo León and Monterrey was selected as its capital. Year 1824 ( MDCCCXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar (or a Leap year Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. However, the political instability that followed the first 50 years of the new country allowed two American invasions and an internal secession war, during which the Governor of the State annexed the Coahuila and Tamaulipas states, designating Monterrey as the capital of the enlarged state. Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of Mexico 's 31 component states. Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast

In 1846, the earliest large-scale engagement of the Mexican-American War took place in the city, known as the Battle of Monterrey. For the game see 1846 (board game. Year 1846 ( MDCCCXLVI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display In the Battle of Monterrey (September 21&ndash23 1846 during the Mexican-American War, General Pedro de Ampudia and the Mexican Army of the North Mexican forces were forced to surrender but only after successfully repelling US forces during the first few advances on the city. The battle inflicted high casualties on both sides, much of them resulting from hand-to-hand combat within the city center walls.

Most of the generals in the Mexican War against France were natives of the city, including Mariano Escobedo, Juan Zuazua and Jerónimo Treviño. The French intervention in Mexico, also known as the Maximilian Affair and The Franco-Mexican War, was an invasion of Mexico by the army of the Mariano Escobedo ( January 16 1826 - May 22 1902) was a Mexican Army general and former Governor of Nuevo León.

During the last decade of the 19th Century, the city of Monterrey gained access to the railroads, which benefitted industry. Monterrey Palacio del Gobiernojpg|thumb|right|250px|The Facade of the Palacio de Gobierno ]] The Palacio de Gobierno is the name given to the neoclassical The 19th century of the Common Era began on January 1, 1801 and ended on December 31, 1900, according to the Gregorian calendar It was during this period that José Eleuterio González founded the Colegio Civil, an early effort to create a non-religious university in Monterrey; he also founded the Hospital Civil which is now one of the best public hospitals in the northeast of Mexico, and serves as medical school support to the School of Medicine of the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL). Dr José Eleuterio González Mendoza also known as "Gonzalitos" ( 1813-02-20 &ndash 1888-04-04) was a Mexican Physician, Philanthropist The Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León UANL is a public higher-education institution with its headquarters in the suburbs of Monterrey Vicente Ferrara founded the Fundidora de Fierro y Acero de Monterrey^[1], a steel-producing company that accelerated the already fast industrialization of the city and became one of the world's biggest at its time.

In 1988, Hurricane Gilbert caused great damage to the city; the Santa Catarina River overflowed, causing about 100 deaths and severe economic damage. Faro del Comercio is a monument designed by the accomplished Mexican Architect Luis Barragan and constructed in 1984 by architect Raul Ferrara Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) Hurricane Gilbert is the second most intense Hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic basin and the largest Atlantic tropical cyclone in size since 1988

The city has hosted international events such as the 2002 United Nation Conference on Financing for Development with the participation of more than 50 Heads of State and Government, as well as other ministers and senior delegates from over 150 countries. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. The United Nations ( UN) is an International organization whose stated aims are to facilitate cooperation in International law, International security The conference resulted in the adoption of the Monterrey Consensus, which has become one relevant reference point for international development and cooperation. The Monterrey Consensus was the outcome of the 2002 Monterrey Conference the United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development. In 2004, the OAS Special Summit of the Americas was attended by almost all the presidents of the Americas. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Organization of American States ( OAS, or as it is known in the three other official languages OEA) is an International organization, headquartered The Special Summit of the Americas was held on January 12 and 13 2004 in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. President is a Title leaders of Organizations companies, Trade unions universities, and countries. The Americas are the lands of the Western hemisphere or New World, consisting of the Continents of North America and South America In 1986, several official games of the 1986 FIFA World Cup were hosted. Year 1986 ( MCMLXXXVI) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar) The 1986 FIFA World Cup, the 13th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Mexico from May 31 to June 29.

In 2007, Monterrey held the Universal Forum of Cultures. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 was an international civil-society event that took place in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, starting on September and The cost of holding this event is stirring controversy in the community, but also bringing a necessary upgrade of the current urban infrastructure.

Geography

The city of Monterrey is located at 25°40′N, 100°18′W, and 530 metres (1,740 ft) above the sea level in northeastern Mexican state of Nuevo León. The Monterrey metropolitan area refers to the conurbation around the city of Monterrey, officially called Area Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Monterrey or AMM General Escobedo, or simply Escobedo, is a city and municipality in Nuevo León, Mexico that is part of the Monterrey Metropolitan García is a municipality located to the northwest of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Guadalupe is a city and it surrounding municipality located in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico. Ciudad Benito Juárez, or simply Juárez, is the name of a city located in the eastern part of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León Salinas Victoria, is a municipality located to the north of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. San Nicolás de los Garza, sometimes known only as San Nicolás, is a City and coextensive municipality in the Mexican state of Nuevo San Pedro Garza García, commonly referred to as either San Pedro or Garza García, is a city and a municipality of the This article is about the municipality in Nuevo León Mexico For other places see Santa Catarina. Santiago is a Municipality located in the center of the Mexican State of Nuevo León. Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of Mexico 's 31 component states. Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. The Santa Catarina River—dry most of the year on the surface but with flowing underground water—bisects the city.

Monterrey lies at the foothills of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range, which start abruptly south of the city. The Sierra Madre Oriental is a Mountain range in northeastern Mexico, spanning 1000 km from Coahuila south through Nuevo León, southwest A mountain range is a chain of Mountains bordered by highlands or separated from other mountains by passes or valleys A small hill, the Cerro del Topo and the smaller Topo Chico are located in the suburbs of San Nicolás de los Garza and Escobedo. Cerro del Topo Chico (literal English: Small Mole Hill) is located in the western portion of the city of San Nicolás de los Garza and within the northern Cerro del Topo Chico (literal English: Small Mole Hill) is located in the western portion of the city of San Nicolás de los Garza and within the northern West of the city rises the Cerro de las Mitras (Mountain of the Mitres), which resemble the profile of several bishops with their mitres. Cerro de las Mitras ( English: Miter Hill or Miter Mountain) named for its distinctive Miter -shaped structures at the very top viewed from A bishop is an ordained or consecrated member of the Christian clergy who is generally entrusted with a position of authority and oversight The mitre (sometimes also spelled miter from the Greek μίτρα, 'headband' or 'turban' is a type of headgear now known as the traditional ceremonial head-dress of

Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain) dominates the view east of the city. Cerro de la Silla ( English: Saddle Hill) named for its distinctive Saddle -shaped profile when viewed from the west is a famous symbol of the landscape Cerro de la Loma Larga—South of the Santa Catarina river—separates Monterrey from the suburb of San Pedro Garza García. Cerro de la Loma Larga (literal English for Long Slope Hill) located in the Monterrey, Nuevo León metropolitan area is a lower extension At the summit of the Cerro del Obispado, north of the river, is the historic Bishopric Palace, site of one of the most important battles of the Mexican-American War. The Cerro del Obispado ( Spanish for Bishopric hill) is a famous landmark in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, named after the building constructed The Cerro del Obispado ( Spanish for Bishopric hill) is a famous landmark in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, named after the building constructed

Natural areas

The mountains surrounding Monterrey offer a breathtaking landscape harbouring many canyons, trails and roads, which cross deserts and forests. Suitable trails are available for casual hikers to expert rockclimbers. Rock climbing is a Sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or man-made rock walls with the goal of reaching the The Sierra Madre Oriental mountains south of the city are included in the "Parque Nacional Cumbres de Monterrey" (National Park), which was added to UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Program of Biosphere Reserves in 2006. ^[2]

Cumbres de Monterrey includes:

• Parque Ecológico Chipinque,^[3] which contains forested areas (oak and oak-pine mainly). ^[4][5][6] Parque Ecológico Chipinque is within a 10-minute drive from downtown Monterrey; this park and the adjacent park land include spectacular scenery of mountains and forests.

• La Estanzuela state park, about 7 km (4 mi) south of downtown Monterrey and includes a small river and forested area. ^[7].

• La Huasteca, with vertical-walled cliffs and canyons in a desert setting by the city. La Huasteca is the first climbing area in Monterrey Mexico only 15 minutes from the city It is in Santa Catarina, west of downtown towards Saltillo.

Birding is also a popular activity around Monterrey. Birdwatching or birding is the observation and study of Birds with the naked eye or through a visual enhancement device like Binoculars. ^[8]

Demographics

The municipality has a population of 1,138,335 inhabitants. ^[9] With 3,612,991 inhabitants,^[10]the Monterrey metropolitan area is the third most populous city in Mexico. The Monterrey metropolitan area refers to the conurbation around the city of Monterrey, officially called Area Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Monterrey or AMM Gdl3jpg|thumb| Guadalajara]] Metropolitan areas in Mexico have been traditionally defined as the group of municipalities that heavily interact with each other usually It is composed of the adjacent cities (municipalities) of: Apodaca, Escobedo, García, Guadalupe, Juárez, Salinas Victoria, San Nicolás de los Garza, San Pedro Garza García, Santa Catarina, and Santiago^[11]

Climate

Climate chart for Monterrey
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20   20 8	12   23 10	15   27 14	31   30 17	67   32 20	87   34 22	50   34 22	84   34 22	153   31 21	72   27 17	21   24 13	20   21 9
temperatures in °C • precipitation totals in mm source: [3]
Imperial conversion J F M A M J J A S O N D     0. General Escobedo, or simply Escobedo, is a city and municipality in Nuevo León, Mexico that is part of the Monterrey Metropolitan García is a municipality located to the northwest of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. Guadalupe is a city and it surrounding municipality located in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico. Ciudad Benito Juárez, or simply Juárez, is the name of a city located in the eastern part of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León Salinas Victoria, is a municipality located to the north of the Monterrey metropolitan area in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. San Nicolás de los Garza, sometimes known only as San Nicolás, is a City and coextensive municipality in the Mexican state of Nuevo San Pedro Garza García, commonly referred to as either San Pedro or Garza García, is a city and a municipality of the This article is about the municipality in Nuevo León Mexico For other places see Santa Catarina. 8   68 46     0. 5   73 50     0. 6   81 57     1. 2   86 63     2. 6   90 68     3. 4   93 72     2   93 72     3. 3   93 72     6   88 70     2. 8   81 63     0. 8   75 55     0. 8   70 48 temperatures in °F • precipitation totals in inches

Monterrey has a humid subtropical climate. Humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Cfa or Cwa) is a climate zone characterized by hot humid summers and chilly to mild winters Its weather, though reasonably pleasant in spring and autumn, is hot in the summer; the average high reaches 35 °C (95 °F) in August, with an average low of 23 °C (74 °F). Winters are cool but not cold. The average January high is 19 °C (67 °F) and the average low in January is 8 °C (48 °F); however, temperatures below freezing are rare. ^[12] Rainfall is scarce, but more prominent during May through September. Humidity in winter can be high, although without showers. Snowfall is a very rare event.

The weather affects life in Monterrey in a number of ways. Air-conditioning is essential, though fortunately widespread in private and public buildings. Strolling streets becomes a rarity among regios in the summer and has conditioned a car-driven way to get around the city, which is quite different from what is seen in the more hospitable, walkable cities of Central Mexico. Weather also determines the relative scarcity of tall trees within the city. Drinks are always served as cold as possible.

Government

Monterrey and its metropolitan area are municipalities each of them governed by a democratically elected Presidente Municipal (Municipal President) or Mayor for a period of 3 years with no right to reelection. The Monterrey metropolitan area refers to the conurbation around the city of Monterrey, officially called Area Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Monterrey or AMM The political environment is one of civility and in the last decade political parties have been alternating office.

The City Council of Monterrey (Cabildo de Monterrey) is an organ integrated by the Mayor, the Regidores and the Síndicos. The Mayor is the executor of the determinations of the City Council and the person directly in charge of the public municipal administration. The Regidores represent the community and their mission is to collectively define the city policies in all the subjects affecting it. The Síndicos are in charge of watching and legally defend the city interests, as well as in charge of watching the City Treasury status and the municipal patrimony ^[13].

The current Mayor of Monterrey is Adalberto Madero (PAN), and he will remain in office until October 31, 2009. List of governors and Municipal presidents of Monterrey (municipality See also Governor of Nuevo León Adalberto Arturo Madero Quiroga (born September 25, 1969) is a Mexican lawyer and right-wing Politician from Nuevo León who has served The National Action Party ( Spanish Partido Acción Nacional) known by the acronym PAN, is a conservative and Christian democratic Events 445 BC – Ezra reads the Book of the Law to the Israelites in Jerusalem (see Nehemiah 91 NLTse This article is about the year For the film see 2009 Lost Memories. He was elected mayor in the past municipal election on July 2, 2006 (Official results: PAN 45. Events 310 - Pope Miltiades is elected 626 - In fear of assassination Li Shimin ambushes and kills his rival Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. 51%, PRI 43. 63%, PRD 4. 9%, Others 2. 85%). ^[14]

The political parties with representation in the city are the Institutional Revolutionary Party or PRI, the National Action Party or PAN, the Party of the Democratic Revolution or PRD, the Labor Party or PT, the Green Party, Convergence, Social Democratic and Farmer Alternative and Nueva Alianza. The Institutional Revolutionary Party ( Spanish: Partido Revolucionario Institucional or PRI) is a Mexican Political party that wielded The National Action Party ( Spanish Partido Acción Nacional) known by the acronym PAN, is a conservative and Christian democratic The Party of the Democratic Revolution (in Spanish: Partido de la Revolución Democrática, PRD is one of the three main political parties in Mexico. The Labor Party ( Partido del Trabajo, abbreviated as "PT" is a nationally recognized Political party in Mexico. The Ecologist Green Party of Mexico ( Spanish: Partido Verde Ecologista de México known by the abbreviation PVEM)is one of the six political parties Convergence ( Spanish:) is a political party in Mexico. It was previously known as Convergence for Democracy (Convergencia por la Democracia This article is about the Mexican Party for other political parties of the same name see New Alliance Party (disambiguation The New Alliance

Public safety

Monterrey was ranked as the most secure city in Latin America ^[15] and Mexico in 2005, and one of the two most secure in 2006.

From 2003 to 2007, the city saw its share of drug violence related to turf battles between warring cartels.

There are two police departments guarding the city, the Police of the City of Monterrey (locally known as the Policía Regia),^[16] dependant of the municipal government, and the State Public Safety. ^[17]. The Policía Regia protects the city's downtown and main areas, while the State Public Safety is in charge of the farthest areas.

There are two major emergency telephone numbers: Monterrey Emergencies telephone is 060^[18] and the Metropolitan Area Emergency Number is 066.

Infrastructure

Transportation

See also articles in the category Transportation in Monterrey

Monterrey is well connected with the USA border, the sea and inland Mexico through several modern roads, including the Carretera Nacional (also known as the Panamerican Highway) that runs from Nuevo Laredo to México City and south, and the Carretera Interoceánica connecting Matamoros with the port of Mazatlán on the Pacific; it is also crossed by highways 40, 45, 57. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Mexico 's Federal Highway 85 ( Carretera Federal 85) connects Mexico City with the U The Pan-American Highway (see below for its name in other Western European languages is a network of Roads nearly 48000 kilometres (29800 miles in Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico Mexican Federal Highway 40, also called the "Carretera Interoceánica" (Interoceanic Highway is a road beginning at Reynosa, Tamaulipas, and Mazatlán ( IPA: zat ˈlan is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding Municipio (municipality for which The divided highway Monterrey-Saltillo-Matehuala-Mexico City is the main land corridor to interior Mexico. Mexico City (in Spanish: Ciudad de México, México DF, México or simply Méjico) is the Capital city of Mexico

There are several between-cities bus lines at the bus station downtown. Puente de la Unidad or Viaducto de la Unidad is a Cable-stayed bridge designed by Óscar Bulnes that crosses the Santa Catarina River and connects Buses are modern and efficient, with many arrivals and departures everyday into deeper Mexico, to the U. S. border and into the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Monterrey is also connected by at least three important railroad freight lines: Nuevo Laredo-Mexico City, Monterrey-Tampico, and Monterrey-Pacific (Mazatlán). Nuevo Laredo is a city located in the Municipality of Nuevo Laredo in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas. Mazatlán ( IPA: zat ˈlan is a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa; the surrounding Municipio (municipality for which

Public transportation in the city includes a modern but limited in length, rapid transit system or metro with only two lines ^[19][20], the Metro Línea 2 is currently being expanded to the north of the city, and construction works are estimated to finish by May 2008. The Monterrey Metro (also referred to as Metrorrey is a fully grade separated Light rail system in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common There are many city bus lines that vary in quality and route, although by decree, all bus lines (privately funded) had to change their vehicles by January 2007. Thousands of economical and efficient taxi cabs can also be found. Traffic jams, although less impressive than those seen in other Latin American big cities, are becoming more frequent, primarily at rush hours.

Airports

There are two international airports: General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (served by major international carriers and moving more than 5. General Mariano Escobedo International Airport is an international Airport located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico. General Mariano Escobedo International Airport is an international Airport located in Apodaca, Nuevo León, Mexico. 25 million passengers in 2006)^[21] and Del Norte International Airport, a primarily private airport. Del Norte International Airport is an airport located in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, working as a secondary airport for Mexico's second largest city

Monterrey is linked through frequent non-stop flights to many Mexican cities and to key United States hubs (Atlanta, Austin, Chicago-O'Hare, Dallas/Fort Worth, Detroit, Los Angeles, Houston-Intercontinental, and JFK/New York). There is also a twice a week non-stop service to Madrid, Spain, operated by Aeroméxico and another planned to Rome, Italy. Madrid (pronounced in English in Spanish and colloquially in Spain) is the Capital and largest city of Spain. Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Aerovías de México SA de CV, operating as AeroMéxico, is an Airline based in Mexico City, Mexico. Rome ( Roma ˈroma Roma is the capital city of Italy and Lazio, and is Italy's largest and most populous city with more than 2 Italy (Italia officially the Italian Republic, (Repubblica Italiana is located on the Italian Peninsula in Southern Europe, and on the two largest According to Aeromexico, Monterrey is the second most important city for its operating routes. ^[22]

Five airlines have their operational bases and headquarters in Monterrey, Aviacsa, Aeroméxico Connect, a new LCC Viva Aerobus; and two charter airlines, Magnicharters and Aladia. Aviacsa (Consorcio Aviaxsa SA de CV is an Airline based in Monterrey, Mexico. Aerolitoral SA de CV, Operating as Aeroméxico Connect, and formerly as Aerolitoral is the Regional airline of Aeroméxico There is no public transportation from Monterrey International Airport to the city. However, a cartel of taxi services link the airport with the city and charge around $20 US for a one-way ride to the city. A cartel is a formal (explicit agreement among firms Cartels usually occur in an oligopolistic industry, where there is a small number of sellers and usually involve From this airport, there is a bus shuttle to nearby Saltillo^[23]. Inter-city bus services run daily into the interior, as well as north to the US border and points beyond.

Hospitals

Monterrey has some of the best hospitals in Mexico, especially in cancer treatment, heart diseases, obesity surgery and plastic surgery. There are public and private hospital care. The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) have two major regional hospitals in the city, the Specialities Regional Hospital # 33 and the Gynecology and Obsterics Regional Hospital, serving also the northeastern states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas. The Mexican Social Security Institute ( Spanish: Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, IMSS a governmental organization that attends to Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of Mexico 's 31 component states. Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast Several smaller IMSS hospitals can be found such as the Traumatology and Orthopedics Hospital and the General Hospital # 25. State government owns the Metropolitan Hospital, located in the suburb of San Nicolás de los Garza and it is building the Hospital of the Children and Mother Care in Guadalupe suburb. San Nicolás de los Garza, sometimes known only as San Nicolás, is a City and coextensive municipality in the Mexican state of Nuevo Guadalupe is a city and it surrounding municipality located in the state of Nuevo León, in northern Mexico.

The University of Nuevo León runs the public University Hospital, with a high-level shock-trauma unit and a specialized clinic for child cancer treatment. The Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León UANL is a public higher-education institution with its headquarters in the suburbs of Monterrey It is recognized as the best public hospital in the city and the UANL School of Medicine as one of the best in the country. On the other hand the Tecnológico de Monterrey runs the San José-Tec de Monterrey Hospital, its own non-profit University Hospital. The Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education ( Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM) commonly shortened as Monterrey

Monterrey is considered an international healthcare hub because of the world class private hospitals and facilities that can be found in the city. Some of them are the only two JCI accredited hospitals in the country, CHRISTUS Muguerza and San José-Tec de Monterrey^[24], the Hospital OCA, the Santa Engracia Hospital, San Vicente Hospital and the San Lucas Hospital (Plastic Surgery). Its convenient location and quality of medical care have made of Monterrey a very popular medical tourism destination for United States patients ^[25][26]. Medical tourism (also called medical travel, health tourism or global healthcare is a term initially coined by travel agencies and the Mass media

Economy

See also: :Category:Companies based in Monterrey

Monterrey is a major industrial center among cities in Mexico , producing a GDP of 41. 242 billion US dollars (2005). The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The city's GDP per capita in 2005 was 11,654 US dollars. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been The city was ranked the 2 to do business in Mexico and in 2005 and currently is ranked as the third best by the América Economía magazine. América Economía is a Latin American magazine founded in 1986 by Chilean Elías Selman and Swedish Nils Strandberg.

As a result of its strong steel industry, it is often called "the Pittsburgh of Mexico". The city has prominent positions in sectors such as steel, cement, glass, auto parts, and beer. Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 In the most general sense of the word a cement is a binder a substance which sets and hardens independently and can bind other materials together In 1999 Fortune magazine recognized Monterrey as the best city in Latin America in which to do business. Fortune is a Global Business Magazine published by Time Inc's Fortune|Money Group A business (also called firm or an enterprise) is a legally recognized organizational entity designed to provide goods and/or services to The magazine attributes its economic wealth in part to its proximity with the United States-Mexican border and mentions Monterrey as a significant city with economic links to the United States, recognized around the world for its entrepreneurial character. Monterrey is considered one of the best cities for business in the world. ^[27]

The industrialization process was accelerated in the mid 19th Century by the Compañia Fundidora de Fierro y Acero Monterrey a steel-processing company. Nowadays Monterrey is home of transnational conglomerates such as Cemex (world's third largest cement company), FEMSA (Coca-Cola Latin America), Alfa (petrochemicals, food, telecommunications and auto parts), Axtel (telecommunications), Vitro (glass), Selther (leading mattress and rest systems firm in Latin America), Gruma (food), and Banorte (financial services). Cemex SAB de CV () is the world's largest building materials supplier and third largest cement producer FEMSA (Fomento Económico Mexicano SA de CV),) is the largest beverage company in Mexico Axtel SAB de CV ( is a Mexican Telecommunications Company, headquartered in Monterrey, that provides telecommunication products and Vitro Corporation was a major United States defense contractor which became part of BAE Systems in 1999 SELTHER is a transnational Mexican company active in the Mattress and bedding industry Gruma SAB de CV () is the largest manufacturer of corn flour and Tortillas in the world The Banco Mercantil del Norte SA ( Banorte) is a major Bank in Mexico, based in Monterrey. The FEMSA corporation owns a large brewery, the Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma that produces the brands Sol, Tecate, Indio, Dos Equis and Carta Blanca among others. FEMSA (Fomento Económico Mexicano SA de CV),) is the largest beverage company in Mexico Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery (Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma is a major Mexican Brewery based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, founded in Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma Brewery (Cervecería Cuauhtémoc Moctezuma is a major Mexican Brewery based in Monterrey, Nuevo León, founded in By the end of the same year, there were more than 13,000 manufacturing companies, 55,000 retail stores, and more than 52,000 service firms in Monterrey. Manufacturing (from Latin manu factura, "making by hand" is the use of tools and labor to make things for use or sale ^[28]. Monterrey accounts for about 95% of the State of Nuevo Leon's GDP, and 30% of Mexico's manufactured exports. Nuevo León ( Spanish for "New León " after the former kingdom in Spain) is a state located in northeastern Mexico. ^[29]

The metals sector, dominated by iron and steel, accounted for 6 percent of manufacturing GNP in 1994. ^[30] The steel industry is centered in Monterrey, where the country's first steel mills opened in 1903. Steel is an Alloy consisting mostly of Iron, with a Carbon content between 0 Steel processing plants in Monterrey, privatized in 1986, accounted for about half of Mexico's total steel output in the early 1990s. ^[30]

Monterrey was ranked 94 worldwide and 5 in Latin America in terms of Quality of Life according to Mercer Human Resource Consulting (2006) ^[31], and was ranked number 2 in 2005 and number 4 in 2006, according to America Economia.

Monterrey is also a great city to do shopping. Some of the shopping malls in the city include, Paseo San Pedro, Plaza Fiesta San Agustín, Galerías Monterrey, and Galerías Valle Oriente, which distribute goods and services to the Mexican population. Paseo San Pedro is a small high-fashion Shopping mall in Monterrey, Mexico, located in San Pedro Garza García, in the intersection of Plaza Fiesta San Agustín is one of the largest Shopping malls in Mexico, and the largest located in the metropolitan area of Monterrey. Galerías Monterrey was the first Shopping mall in Monterrey, Mexico. Galerías Valle Oriente is a Regional fashion mall in Monterrey, Mexico, located in the limits with San Pedro Garza García, on Lazaro Cardenas

Education

The city in considered one of the main educational centers in Mexico. The Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León UANL is a public higher-education institution with its headquarters in the suburbs of Monterrey Monterrey's population is the most educated in Mexico and the city on a per capita basis has more colleges, universities and institutes of technology, than any other Mexican city.

The Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (Autonomous University of Nuevo León, UANL), is the third largest Mexican university and is ranked by the Reader's Digest-AC Nielsen Survey 2005 as the top public university in northeast Mexico. The Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León UANL is a public higher-education institution with its headquarters in the suburbs of Monterrey ^[32] Its main campus, Ciudad Universitaria (University City), covers approximately 67,630,000 square metres (17,000 acres). ^[33] The UANL system comprises 26 colleges (faculties), 22 graduate divisions, 24 high schools, 1 center of bilingual education and 3 technical high schools.

Monterrey is the headquarters of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Studies, ITESM or "Tec de Monterrey"), a private university ranked by the Reader's Digest-AC Nielsen Survey 2005 as the top university (public or private) in all Mexico. The Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education ( Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey ITESM) commonly shortened as Monterrey As the center of its own educational network, it has 33 campuses and exchange agreements with more than 400 universities world-wide.

Founded in 1969 with the support of local leading multinational corporations such as CEMEX, ALFA, FEMSA, GAMESA, PROTEXA & CYDSA, the Universidad Regiomontana is a private university offering preparatory, undergraduate and graduate programs. With agreements with more than 200 universities across the globe, it is member of GATE (Global Alliance for Transnational Education), FIMPES (Federación de Instituciones Mexicanas Particulares de Educación Superior) and holds an ISO 9001 Certification. Its urban campus attracts many working professionals who complement and enrich the academic experience.

Other universities include University of Monterrey (UDEM) and the Universidad del Norte (UN)^[34]. The Universidad de Monterrey (UDEM "University of Monterrey" is a higher-learning Catholic institution located in Monterrey.

The Biblioteca Central located at the Macroplaza, the Biblioteca Magna Universitaria^[35] and the Biblioteca Alfonsina within the UANL University campus, are the main public libraries in the city.

ASFM is a K-12 international day school with English as the language of instruction. The American School Foundation is a School in Mexico City founded by individuals from the U

Culture

Food

The most traditional dish from Monterrey is cabrito al pastor, kid goat cooked on embers based on the Jewish cuisine of the founders of the city. Cabrito is roast Goat Kid. It is a Regional specialty of the city of Monterrey, Mexico, and the surrounding state of Cabrito is roast Goat Kid. It is a Regional specialty of the city of Monterrey, Mexico, and the surrounding state of Jewish cuisine is a collection of international Cookery traditions linked by Jewish Dietary laws ( Kashrus) and Jewish holiday traditions Other local dishes and customs that perhaps date back to the Crypto-Judaism of these founders are the "semita" (bread without leavening), the capirotada dessert (a mix of cooked bread, cheese, raisins, peanuts, and crystallized sugarcane juice), and the relative absence of pork dishes. Crypto-Judaism is the secret adherence to Judaism while publicly professing to be of another faith people who practice crypto-Judaism are referred to as "crypto-Jews" Another famous local dish is machacado con huevo, prepared eggs, dry beef and salsa. | text = This article lacks information on the notability of the subject matter

Carne asada (grilled beef) on weekends remains one of the most cherished traditions in Monterrey's families. " Carne " redirects here "Carne" is Spanish for " Meat," especially " Beef. When people gather to celebrate birthdays, family reunions, soccer games or just to share time with their friends, carne asada is a must. It is usually served with grilled onions, baked potatoes and sausages or chopped as tacos. Organicsalsajpg||thumb|right|Onions used in salsa.]]Cooked onions in frying pan The potato is a Starchy Tuberous crop Vegetable from the perennial Solanum tuberosum of the Solanaceae A sausage is a prepared Food, usually made from Ground meat, animal fat salt and Spices (sometimes with other ingredients such as herbs typically packed A taco ( is a traditional Mexican dish composed of a Maize or wheat Tortilla folded or rolled around a filling Carne asada gatherings generally take place in the afternoons opposed to central Mexico tradition of having carne asada between 2 and 4pm. Locally brewed beer and cola soft drinks are an almost mandatory part of the weekly ritual. The traditional desserts, "glorias" and "obleas," are both traditional candies from Nuevo León.

Although not still comparable with the kaleidoscopic gastronomy of Mexico City and some major Mexican beach resorts, several good restaurants offering Italian, Chinese, Mediterranean, German, Japanese, and Argentinian food can be found throughout downtown Monterrey, Southern Monterrey (Valle Alto) and San Pedro Garza Garcia suburb. Italian cuisine as a national Cuisine known today has evolved through centuries of social and political changes with its roots traced back to 4th century BC Chinese cuisine ( Traditional Chinese: 中國菜 Simplified Chinese: 中国菜 originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in Mediterranean cuisine is the food of the areas around the Mediterranean Sea. German cuisine varies greatly from region to region The southern regions of Bavaria and Swabia share many dishes among them and with their neighbours to the south Japanese Cuisine has developed over the centuries as a result of many political and social changes This article was a former Spanish Translation of the Week. The cuisine of Argentina is distinctive in South America because of its

Sports

See also articles in the category Sport in Monterrey

Monterrey has two soccer teams in the Mexican league, the Club de Fútbol Monterrey, known as the Rayados who plays in the Estadio Tecnológico, a facility owned by the ITESM, and rented to the team. The Monterrey Football Club (in Spanish: Club de Futbol Monterrey) is a Mexican football club from Monterrey, The Estadio Tecnológico is a Stadium located in city of Monterrey, Mexico. And the UANL Tigres, the team of the U. Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, also known as UANL or simply Tigres, is a popular Mexican professional football club which plays in the Primera A. N. L. and they play at Estadio Universitario which is located at the main campus of the university. The Estadio Universitario &ndash nicknamed El Volcán ("the volcano" &ndash is a Stadium property of the Universidad Autónoma de ]</ref> lays nested between green hills.

• On this area, before La Boca Dam, at Los Cavazos (25 km from Monterrey) there are many small, family-owned restaurants which serve Mexican and local food, produce, flowers, and candies at low prices; there are also stands of Mexican and local handcrafts and hand-made wooden and metal furniture. This area is a mercado by the road; traffic is heavy on summer Sundays.
• The Carretera Nacional area south of Monterrey enjoys a relatively humid micro climate that allows the growth of lush, subtropical vegetation; this gives this area a garden-like atmosphere. Indeed, most of the city's plant nurseries (viveros) are located in this zone.
• Bioparque Estrella- Wildlife Safari park^[36]

Broadcasting and media

Monterrey is an important producer and broadcaster of media and entertainment in Mexico. Grupo Multimedios operates 2 television channels in the city, one of them broadcasting also to the Mexican states of Coahuila, Tamaulipas, Veracruz, Chihuahua and Guanajuato, and to several cities in the United States. Grupo Multimedios is the largest media conglomerate in Northern Mexico Coahuila, formally Coahuila de Zaragoza is one of Mexico 's 31 component states. Tamaulipas is one of the 31 states of Mexico, it is located in the northeast Veracruz, formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave is one of the 31 states that constitute the republic of Mexico. Guanajuato is the name of a state in Mexico and that state's capital city as well as a river in the area The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Televisa and TV Azteca, the two only national television networks, have local stations in the city. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment TV Azteca is the second largest Mexican Television network. It was established in 1983 as the state-owned Instituto Mexicano de la Televisión

Grupo Reforma, one of the most widely read newsources in Mexico originated in the city with the newspaper El Norte. '''Grupo Reforma is the largest printed media company in Mexico and Latin America El Norte, managed by Alejandro Junco de la Vega and Rodolfo Junco de la Vega, is the largest Newspaper in the north of Mexico Milenio is another newspaper of high distribution, daily printing local editions in the most important Mexican cities. Milenio Diario is a major national Newspaper in Mexico, owned by Grupo Multimedios. Other local newspapers include El Porvenir and ABC. Northern Mexico's weekly business newspaper Biznews is also headquartered in Monterrey. Biznews is a weekly Spanish-language business newspaper published from Monterrey and distributed throughout northern Mexico.

Monterrey also has several radio stations broadcasting news, music, entertainment, and culture for the city. This is a list of the Radio stations in Nuevo León that are found on the FM and AM bands The main radio broadcasting groups are Multimedios Radio, Grupo Radio Alegría and Nucleo Radio Monterrey. Grupo Multimedios is the largest media conglomerate in Northern Mexico

There are 11 Air TV channel broadcasting in the city:

Name	Network	Channel	Contents	Type
Teleactiva	Televisa	2	Entertainment	Local
Azteca 13	TV Azteca	4	Entertainment	National
Canal 5	Televisa	6	Cartoons, Series	National
Azteca 7	TV Azteca	7	Series, Movies	National, Local
Canal de las Estrellas	Televisa	10	Entertainment, News	National
Multimedios Televisión	Multimedios	12	Entertainment, News	Regional (Mexico and US)
Galavisión	Televisa	22	Entertainment	National
TV Nuevo León	State Government	28	Cultural, News	Local
Monterrey Televisión	Televisa	34	Entertainment, News	Local
Canal 53 UANL	UANL	53	Cultural	Local
Canal 64	Multimedios	64	Music videos	Local

International development

2007 Universal Forum of Cultures is an international cultural event intended to take place every four years in different cities, for peace, sustainable development, knowledge sharing, human rights and respect for cultural diversity. XEFB is the Television call sign for the Televisa Television station in Monterrey Nuevo Leon. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment XHWX-TV is the Television call sign for the TV Azteca Television station in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico. TV Azteca is the second largest Mexican Television network. It was established in 1983 as the state-owned Instituto Mexicano de la Televisión XET-TV (Channel 6 is the Monterrey Television station that is owned and operated by Televisa. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment XHFN-TV is the Television call sign for the TV Azteca Television station in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico. TV Azteca is the second largest Mexican Television network. It was established in 1983 as the state-owned Instituto Mexicano de la Televisión XHX-TV is the Television call sign for the Televisa Television station channel 10 in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment Multimedios Television is a network of Spanish language Television stations found throughout Mexico. Multimedios Television is a network of Spanish language Television stations found throughout Mexico. XHMOY (Channel 22 is a Television station in Monterrey Nuevo Leon, owned and operated by Televisa as an affiliate of Grupo Televisa's Galavision Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment XHCNL-TV is the Television call sign for the Televisa Television station in Cadereyta and Monterrey Nuevo León. Televisa is a Mexican multimedia company and is the largest media company in the Spanish -speaking world and a major player in the international entertainment XHMNU channel 53 also known as "El Canal del Conocimiento" ("The Knowledge Channel" is an educational television station owned and operated by the The Autonomous University of Nuevo León (Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León UANL is a public higher-education institution with its headquarters in the suburbs of Monterrey Multimedios Television is a network of Spanish language Television stations found throughout Mexico. Multimedios Television is a network of Spanish language Television stations found throughout Mexico. The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 was an international civil-society event that took place in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, starting on September and It was held in Monterrey from September 20th to December 8th 2007. This event was a hotly debated topic in the city; its programmed duration was cut substantially.

Notable people

See also articles in the category People from Monterrey

Notable people from Monterrey include:

• Alfonso Reyes, Mexican writer, intellectual, poet and essayist, also known as El Regiomontano Universal. For the professional basketball player see Alfonso Reyes (basketball Alfonso Reyes Ochoa ( 17 May 1889, Monterrey A poet is a person who writes Poetry. Etymology From the Ancient greek: ποιέω, poieō: "I make or compose" This article is an abbreviated list of Essayists - individuals notable for writing essays on various topics
• Padre Mier, Roman Catholic priest and a famous preacher and politician in New Spain. Fray Servando Teresa de Mier (in full José Servando Teresa de Mier Noriega y Guerra) ( October 18, 1765, Monterrey, Nuevo León,
• Gabriel Zaid, writer, poet and intellectual. Gabriel Zaid is a Mexican writer Poet and intellectual He was born in the city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, in 1934
• Eloy Cavazos, bullfighter. also known as "The Little Giant" Born August 25 1949 Ciudad Guadalupe Nuevo León, México.
• Eugenio Garza Lagüera, businessman. Eugenio Garza Lagüera ( 18 December 1923 – 24 May 2008) was a prominent Mexican businessman and philanthropist who served as
• Eugenio Garza Sada, businessman and philanthropist. Eugenio Garza Sada ( January 11, 1892 &ndash September 17, 1973) was a Mexican businessman and philanthropist of Jewish descent who Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material
• Gloria Trevi, singer. Gloria Trevi (born Gloria de los Ángeles Treviño Ruiz on February
• José A. Muguerza, businessman and philanthropist. José A Muguerza ( December 7 1858 – March 14 1939) was a Mexican born entrepreneur and philanthropist who is best known for founding one of Philanthropy is the act of donating money goods services time and/or effort to support a socially beneficial cause with a defined objective and with no financial or material
• José Eleuterio González, a medical doctor and professor. Dr José Eleuterio González Mendoza also known as "Gonzalitos" ( 1813-02-20 &ndash 1888-04-04) was a Mexican Physician, Philanthropist Medicine is the art and science of healing It encompasses a range of Health care practices evolved to maintain and restore Human Health by the A physician, medical practitioner or medical doctor who practices Medicine, and is concerned with maintaining or restoring human Health The meaning of the word professor ( Latin: professor, person who professes to be an expert in some art or science teacher of highest rank) varies
• José Marroquín Leal "Pipo" Clown and children TV show host
• José Woldenberg first President of the Federal Electoral Institute
• Lorenzo Zambrano, businessman and billionaire. José Trínidad Marroquín Leal ( April 1, 1933 – February 6, 1998) was a mexican Actor, notable for playing a José Woldenberg Karakowski (b 1952 in Monterrey, Nuevo León) is a Mexican sociologist The Federal Electoral Institute ( Spanish: Instituto Federal Electoral, IFE is an autonomous public organization responsible for organizing federal elections Lorenzo H Zambrano Treviño (b 1945 in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon) is a Mexican businessman
• Mauricio Fernandez Garza, businessman, politician and millionaire
• Valentín Canalizo, Mexican president (twice between 1843 and 1844)
• Giovani dos Santos, football player of FC Barcelona
• Fernando Elizondo, Mexican politician
• Fernando Canales, businessman, and Mexican politician
• Fernando Margáin, Mexican politician
• Ernesto Cantu, Actor & Voice Artiste
• Kat Von D, Tattoo Artist
• Priscila Perales, Miss International 2007

Sister cities

See article Sister Cities International

• Barcelona, Spain
• Corpus Christi, USA
• Dallas, USA
• Hamilton, Canada^[37]
• Iaşi, Romania
• Medellín, Colombia
• Orlando, USA
• Bethlehem, Palestine
• Rosario, Argentina
• San Antonio, USA
• Shenyang, China
• Marikina, Philippines
• General Santos City, Philippines

Gallery

Santa Lucía Riverwalk at the Museum of Mexican History	Museum of Contemporary Art (MARCO)	Inukshuk	El Palacio de Gobierno
Cola de Caballo waterfall	Museum of Metal, Horno Tres	Universal Forum of Cultures	Day view of downtown Monterrey. Mauricio Fernández Garza (b April 2, 1950 in Monterrey) is a Mexican politician and businessman directly related to the Fernández Ruiloba Valentín Canalizo ( Monterrey, Nuevo León, January 14, 1794 &ndash February 20, 1850 in Mexico City) was a Giovani Alex Dos Santos Ramírez Hugo Sánchez, former manager of the Mexican national team, called on him for the first time for exhibition games against Panama Fernando Elizondo Barragán is a Mexican Senator affiliated to the National Action Party. Fernando Canales may refer to Fernando J Canales, swimming coach originally from Puerto Rico Fernando Canales Clariond, former governor Fernando Margáin Berlanga is a Mexican politician from the State of Nuevo León affiliated to the National Action Party (PAN who has served in the Kat Von D (born Katherine Von Drachenberg on March 8, 1982) is a Mexican-American Tattoo artist and television personality Silvia Priscila Perales Elizondo (born February 24, 1983 in Monterrey, Nuevo León) is a beauty queen from Mexico who won the Sister Cities International is a Non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and fostering Town twinning, especially between cities in the United States Barcelona ( Catalan bəɾsəˈlonə Spanish baɾθeˈlona is the capital and most populous city of the Autonomous Community of Catalonia Spain () or the Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España is a country located mostly in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Corpus Christi is a coastal city in the South Texas region of the U The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Hamilton (ˈhæməltən ( 2006 population 504559 UA population 647634 CMA population Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Iaşi (pronunciation in Romanian: /jaʃʲ/ or Jassy, is a city and municipality in north-eastern Romania. Romania ( dated: Rumania, Roumania Medellín, officially the Municipio de Medellín (Spanish or Municipality of Medellín (English pronunciation mɛdəˈjiːn or, Spanish: or) is the second Colombia (kəˈlʌmbɪə officially the Republic of Colombia () is a country in northwestern South America. Orlando is a major City in central Florida, USA and is the County seat of Orange County Florida. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Bethlehem ( بيت لحم,, lit "House of Meat" Βηθλεέμ Bethleém בית לחם Beit Lehem, lit "House of Bread" is a Palestine is a name which has been widely used since Roman times to refer to the region between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Argentina topics. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Shenyang ( Ch: 沈阳 pinyin Shěnyáng, or Mukden ( in Manchu) is a Sub-provincial city and capital of Liaoning China ( Wade-Giles ( Mandarin) Chung¹kuo² is a cultural region, an ancient Civilization, and depending on perspective a National The City of Marikina ( Filipino: Lungsod ng Marikina or simply Marikina) known as the Shoe Capital The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP The City of General Santos (abbreviated GSC or Gensan Filipino: Lungsod ng Heneral Santos, Cebuano The Philippines ( Filipino: Pilipinas, officially known as the Republic of the Philippines (fil ''Republika ng Pilipinas'' RP An inuksuk (plural inuksuit) (from the Inuktitut: ᐃᓄᒃᓱᒃ plural ᐃᓄᒃᓱᐃᑦ alternatively inukshuk in English or inukhuk Cola de Caballo ( Spanish for "Horse Tail" is a waterfall about 40  km (25  mi) from Monterrey, Mexico, in the town

References

Further reading

• Michael Snodgrass, Deference and Defiance in Monterrey: Workers, Paternalism, and Revolution in Mexico, 1890-1950 (Cambridge University Press, 2003) (ISBN 0-521-81189-9)

External links

• Government of the City of Monterrey
• Monterrey and Nuevo Leon state government tourism website
• Monterrey and Nuevo Leon pictures archive
• How to drive to Monterrey from U.S.
• Map of Monterrey
• Red Catolica en Monterrey

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