1.   The Mexican government had its hands full fighting a war on three fronts.

2.   The Mexican government was willing to enter into negotiations as soon as possible.

3.   He said that the Mexican government would nevertheless continue in its effort to suppress the illegal drugs trade, with its own resources.

4.   By emphasising its commitment to political reform, the Mexican government hoped to avert US criticisms which might delay the ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement.

5.   The Mexican government set up the maquila programme to create jobs, earn dollars and introduce technology.

6.   Maquila proponents have also had to persuade successive Mexican governments that the maquilas are good for Mexico.

7.   The Mexican government has agreed a debt-for-nature swap with the US environmental group, Conservation International.

8.   The Mexican government has announced the enlargement of the Monte Azules biological reserve in the Lacandona rainforest in the southern part of the country.

9.   The Mexican government has postponed plans to construct a hydro-electric dam on the Rio Usumancinta, near the border with Guatemala.

10.   It has also benefited from protection by the Mexican government of its calving and winter grounds in Baja California.