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1 THE ARIZONA-MEXICO RELATIONSHIP An Overview By: Luis Ramirez Thomas, MSFS Tucson, Arizona September 1, 2011

2 OUR BORDER National negative perception of the border National and global perception of Arizona Mexico s perception of Arizona Arizona s border perceived to be the hotbed on the battle against narcotrafficking, human smuggling, money laundering, and the flow of weapons into Mexico Dwindling resources committed to the ports of entry Most critical: Increasing wait times to cross legally!!!!!!! RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 2

3 A SINGLE DAY ON OUR BORDER RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 3

4 DOUGLAS THE SITUATION Southbound traffic RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 4

5 DOUGLAS THE SOLUTION RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 5

6 SAN LUIS I THE SITUATION US Inspection Facilities Line of cars from Mexico into US Pedestrian Mexican inspection Southbound inspections RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 6

7 SAN LUIS I THE SITUATION RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 7

8 SAN LUIS I THE SOLUTION Friendship Park RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 8

9 INVESTMENTS ON OUR BORDER - SAN LUIS II San Luis Rio Colorado II - $15 million San Luis II - $42 million MX US ADOT/FMCA - $11 million RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 9

10 INVESTMENTS ON OUR BORDER - LUKEVILLE RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 10

11 NOGALES Line of trucks Inspection facilities RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 11

12 INVESTMENT ON OUR BORDER - NOGALES RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 12

13 INVESTMENTS ON OUR BORDER - MARIPOSA RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 13

14 OUR PORT OF ENTRY SYSTEM Mode of Transportation (2010)* 25,142 1,459,963 1,178,738 2,048 13,271-4,206, ,835 68, , ,465 2, ,869 76, , , ,308 2,660,610 3,926,801 10, , ,158,704 38,639 2,091,908 2,516, ,595, , ,484 RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC (*) Source: Customs and Border Protection 14

15 WHAT DOES MEXICO MEAN FOR ARIZONA? Mode of Transportation (2010)* Trucks POVs Pedestrians Buses Bus Pass. Trains Total People RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC (*) Source: Customs and Border Protection 15

16 OUR BORDER Trucks Total People 380, , , , , , , POVs ,000,000 30,000,000 25,000,000 20,000,000 15,000,000 10,000,000 5,000, Pedestrians ,000,000 8,000,000 12,000,000 10,000,000 6,000,000 8,000,000 4,000,000 6,000,000 2,000, ,000,000 2,000, RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 16

17 COMPARISON WITH CALIFORNIA Mode of Transportation (2010)* - 14,698,806 6,722,567 78, ,267-37,238, ,497 4,255,781 2,321,519 35, , ,585,557 49, , , , ,414, ,255 1,180, ,162,122-4,711,698 4,492, ,203, ,174 2,903,376 46,552 1,999 41,217-5,787,867 RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC (*) Source: Customs and Border Protection 17

18 A BRIGHTER TOMORROW Source: Ministry of the Economy of Mexico 2010 Imports Exports Totals NAFTA trade is booming Volumes back to pre levels! New records at Nogales for number of trucks processed Almost 2,000 trucks in one day! RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 18

19 MEXICO S ECONOMY 8.00 Mexico s GDP Growth And Forecasts Source: Banco de Mexico and INEGI RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 19

20 CHINA-NORTH AMERICA TRADE ROUTES RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 20

21 AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY Leverage our location Unique relationship with Sonora (Arizona-Mexico Commission) Growing trend of relocations from China to Mexico Quality of life Sample Sectors for Consideration: Manufacturing Produce Tourism Global Logistics Renewable Energy Security Asia-North America Trade Punta Colonet RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 21

22 AREAS FOR ADVOCACY Increased funding for infrastructure Ports of entry Transportation Staffing at Ports of Entry Arizona needs 500 additional officers (Staffing to Need!!) Resources to support new inspection procedures Southbound inspections Additional resources for first responders Operation Stonegarden Increased coordination with Mexico RAMIREZ ADVISORS INTER-NATIONAL, LLC 22

23 THANK YOU! QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS Luis E. Ramirez Thomas Ramirez Advisors Inter-National, LLC (602)

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