Juan Pardinas works to increase prosperity in Mexico and Latin America by challenging conventional wisdom along with investors' preconceptions.

In Juan Pardinas view, third-world stereotypes perpetuated by politicians and the media hide the true economic face of Mexico -- a stable, democratic political environment brimming with innovation ripe for nurture by enlightened regulation and investment -- and of Latin America.

Juan Pardinas is an economics author and CEO of the Mexican Institute for Competiveness (IMCO), a pro-development think-tank seeking to create a favorable environment in Mexico for businesses and investors alike. He writes a weekly column for Reforma, Mexico Citys leading newspaper.

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