DIR Honors Workers’ Memorial Day and Cal/OSHA’s Commitment to Workplace Safety

April 28, 2016

OAKLAND, California, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today on Workers’ Memorial Day 2016, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) remembers the men and women who have lost their lives and renews its 43 year commitment to safe and healthful workplaces. This international day of remembrance is held annually on April 28, the date Congress passed the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 which promises every worker the right to a safe job.

“Worker deaths and injuries serve as poignant reminders about the critical importance of workplace safety measures,” said DIR Director Christine Baker. “We are dedicated to working with workers and employers to prevent on-the-job injuries and deaths.”

Cal/OSHA, a division of DIR, was established in 1973 as a state-run program to enforce effective standards, help employers provide safe working conditions, and conduct research, education and training in occupational safety and health. It was the first in the nation to adopt an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) standard in 1991 and the first to adopt a heat illness prevention regulation in 2005, followed by high-heat regulations in 2010 for industries that include agriculture, construction, landscaping, and oil and gas extraction.

“Cal/OSHA gives workers and employers the knowledge and training to identify workplace hazards before they result in trauma and loss,” said Cal/OSHA chief Juliann Sum. “Our education and outreach are vital components for ensuring that workers and employers understand the right to a safe job.”

Cal/OSHA’s safety programs include its illness prevention campaign “Water. Rest. Shade. – The work can’t get done without them,” which has increased employer awareness and compliance and reduced outdoor-related illnesses and deaths since its introduction in 2010. Cal/OSHA’s Heat Illness Prevention web pages include resources and updates on state-wide training sessions, as well as a guide to new requirements with additional safeguards starting May 1.

In 2012, Cal/OSHA launched a state-wide Confined Space Initiative following the deaths of seven workers due to confined space hazards in various industries. The website has resources on confined space hazard prevention.

Cal/OSHA helps protect workers from health and safety hazards on the job in almost every workplace in California. Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Service provides free and voluntary assistance to employers to improve their health and safety programs. Employers should call (800) 963-9424 for assistance from the Cal/OSHA Consultation Program.

Employees with work-related questions or complaints may contact DIR’s Call Center in English or Spanish at 844-LABOR-DIR (844-522-6734). The California Workers’ Information line at 866-924-9757 provides recorded information in English and Spanish on a variety of work-related topics. Complaints can also be filed confidentially with Cal/OSHA district offices.

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The California Department of Industrial Relations, established in 1927, protects and improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of over 18 million wage earners, and helps their employers comply with state labor laws. DIR is housed within the Labor & Workforce Development Agency. Non-media inquiries can contact DIR’s Communications Call Center at 1-844-LABOR-DIR (1-844-522-6734) for help in locating the appropriate division or program in our department.

The Nation’s Largest Cinco de Mayo Party Has Landed in South Dakota!

April 28, 2016

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SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Sioux Falls has always been an off-the-beaten-path destination for musical acts for decades. In a rare moment for the community, Sioux Falls will host an internationally acclaimed act to make this year’s Cinco de Mayo celebration one of the biggest in the country!

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Badlands Entertainment Group and Badlands Pawn is bringing the six-time Grammy award-winning Latin super group Los Tigres del Norte to Sioux Falls for a truly once in a lifetime Cinco de Mayo celebration.

“I’ve had this band on my radar for years and can’t believe we’re finally getting them to come play at the Badlands,” said Badlands CEO Chuck Brennan. “This is really going to be the biggest Cinco de Mayo party the region has ever seen.”

Los Tigres del Norte has been active since 1968 when the members were all in their teens. 32 million records later, the band and its public have turned its norteño style of music into an international genre. Their popularity comes as no surprise given their talent for portraying real life in a manner that strikes a chord with people across the Americas. Many of their most popular songs are tales about life, love, and the struggle to survive in an imperfect world. If you’re one of the lucky ones to have tickets to this event you’ll hear songs about love and betrayal, narcos, immigration, and life in rural Mexico.

The band is one of those rare groups that are wholly dedicated to their fan base, and it’s not uncommon for them to play for hours on end. In fact, in October 2009 Los Tigres del Norte held a concert in Guadalupe that lasted 12 hours, breaking their record of 9 hours from the previous year!

Sioux Falls’ Hispanic population is a cherished and vital part of the community, and an event of this magnitude will no doubt bring everyone closer together for one night of spicy Mexican reverie. So get your boots polished, your dresses and guayaberas ironed, and your sombreros ready – it’s going to be a Cinco de Mayo at Badlands Pawn that Sioux Falls will be talking about for months to come!

“The city of Sioux Falls is so proud to host this level of diverse entertainment, especially on this historic Mexican Holiday. Cities the size of Los Angeles would love to have Los Tigres del Norte on Cinco de Mayo and leave it to Chuck to steal their thunder!” expressed long time city commissioner Kenny Anderson.

Cinco de Mayo at Badlands Pawn will kick off at 5:30pm with an outdoor pre-party open to the public with tacos, margaritas, mariachi music, and half-priced cervezas. The venue will open at 7:30pm to keep the celebration going. Tickets start at $50 for general admission with VIP, meet and greets, and suites also available. Head to BadlandsBoxOffice.com to reserve your tickets.

Contact: Shon McKee, 702-496-5740, [email protected]

First Ever Civil Rights, Environmental Justice, Conservation Coalition Announces Recommended Policies To Foster Inclusive Approach To Public Lands

April 28, 2016

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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — On the eve of the Centennial of the National Park Service, an unprecedented effort to increase inclusion and representation of America’s communities of color in our national parks and other public lands was announced today by a first-of-its-kind coalition of civil rights, environmental justice, conservation groups and community leaders and activists from across the country. The group has posted on change.org their specific policy recommendations, which they are urging this president and the next to use as a blueprint for the nation’s second century of conservation.

Specifically, the group is asking President Obama to issue a Presidential Memorandum on the Centennial of the National Park Service on August 25, 2016, to encourage federal land management agencies to reflect the demographic and ethnic diversity of our nation’s citizens; respect the historical, cultural and spiritual stories and unique contributions of all Americans; and actively engage all people.

“The face of America is rapidly changing; yet our public lands do not reflect this demographic and ethnic diversity. We have a moral responsibility to fix this disconnect now, for our children, for our grandchildren and for all those that came before us. We must head into the next 100 years with a strong commitment to a more inclusive approach to public lands that puts a priority on engaging all Americans and protecting cultural and natural landscapes that tell our country’s complex history,” said Dr. Carolyn Finney, author, Black Faces White Spaces, and coalition participant.

By 2020, half of all youth in America will be of color. The Census Bureau predicts that by 2043, a majority of our country’s residents will be people of color. Yet an Outdoor Foundation study found that 73 percent of Americans who participated in outdoor activities in 2014 were white. The nation’s changing demographics, coupled with the threats of climate change, increased energy development and partisan attacks on clean air, water and public lands, requires the urgent engagement of all Americans in the use and protection of the nation’s national parks and other public lands.

The coalition’s policy recommendations for a more inclusive system of public lands come on the heels of President Obama’s 23rd national monument designation and a National Park Week Proclamation committing to helping all Americans discover the outdoors and enjoy America’s public lands. Building on the President’s leadership thus far, the coalition’s policy recommendations identify five areas of focus, with immediate and long-term actions identified in each category. These include: 1) Access to public lands, 2) Historical, spiritual, sacred and cultural preservation, 3) Landscape-scale conservation, 4) Stakeholder engagement and, 5) Workforce diversity.

According to a 2014 report by the Center for American Progress, of the 460 national parks and monuments, only 112—24 percent—recognize or are dedicated to diverse peoples and cultures.

“President Obama has shown great leadership on parks and public lands, but there is always more progress to be made. We challenge this President and the next one to embrace a vision for the next century of conservation that focuses on the importance of national parks and public lands for all Americans,” said Maite Arce, President/CEO of the Hispanic Access Foundation.

The group has posted its policy document online as part of the official Centennial Initiative change.org petition to President Obama. The group’s vision statement and a full list of coalition members is also listed there.

“The President should use the Centennial to call for a more inclusive approach to conservation of our public lands that reflects the faces of our country; respects different cultures and takes responsibility for actively engaging all people,” said Mark Masaoka, Policy Director of the Asian Pacific Policy & Planning Council.

(Español) Diario BAE Negocios Internacional estará cubriendo la Entrega de la llave de la Ciudad de Miami que el Alcalde Tomás Regalado le hará, en la Sede de la Embajada de Estados Unidos en Buenos Aires, al Jefe de Gobierno Horacio Rodriguez Larreta

April 28, 2016

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361122 — el Jefe de Gobierno de La Ciudad de Buenos Aires Horacio Rodriguez Larreta, en su reciente visita a la Ciudad del sur de la Florida, junto al Alcalde de Miami Tomas Regalado y autoridades locales.

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(Español) Diario BAE Negocios Internacional acompaña a la Misión Comercial Multisectorial organizado por la Cámara Argentina de la Florida, que tendrá lugar del 4 al 6 de mayo en la ciudad de Buenos Aires

April 28, 2016

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Diario BAE Negocios Internacional acompana la Mision Comercial Muctisectorial 2016 a Buenos Aires

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Three Latin Artists Jump Into Snapchat For A Music Experience Out Of Their Comfort Zone

April 28, 2016

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Inspired by the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, the story launches during the Billboard Latin Music Awards

TORRANCE, California, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mexican regional, urban hip-hop and pop music will converge today in the Snapchat world under the umbrella of the Toyota #AceptaElReto challenge, inviting the artists as well as guests to create new stories and get out of their comfort zone. Toyota is partnering with Mexican Regional artist, El Dasa, Colombian hip-hop band member, Goyo (member of Chocquibtown) and pop singer and songwriter, Natalia Lafourcade to produce a one of a kind Snapchat experience that will go live on the popular social media app at 6pm ET today on each artist’s Snapchat accounts, all to celebrate the Billboard Latin Music Awards, airing on TELEMUNDO, presenting a live broadcast of this longest-running and most prestigious awards show in the Latin music world today at 8 pm/7pm CT.

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To view the Snapchat story, fans can visit each Snapchat account: @ElDasaOficial; @nlafourcade; @Goyo_thegirl. The experience will be best viewed when three phones are put together as the three stories come to life on each of the phones, forming a seamless music story.

The creative engagement is part of Toyota’s RAV4 Hybrid marketing campaign that encourages people to get out of their comfort zones. The concept created by Conill – Toyota’s Hispanic marketing partner – centers on a unique idea: what would happen if you put a Mexican regional artist in the musical world of a pop singer and how would a hip-hop singer do in a Mexican regional musical world. Toyota invited these artists to venture out of their musical comfort zones to find out.

Through the story, fans will witness each artist interacting with their newfound musical world, creating new experiences and stories that they can share with their fans on other social media channels, unified by the hashtag #AceptaElReto.

“Toyota is all about innovation and engaging with guests through technology and music,” said Florence Drakton, social media marketing manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. “We know how important social media channels are, whether for listening to or sharing music, so using Snapchat makes total sense. Together, these three artists will create an immersive experience that we hope fans will enjoy.”

The RAV4 Hybrid campaign launched at the beginning of 2016 centered on the theme of “same old story.” The creative elements aimed to spur people on to create original and exciting new stories with the RAV4 Hybrid as their enabler.

About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM), the world’s top automaker and creator of the Prius and the Mirai fuel cell vehicle, is committed to building vehicles for the way people live through our Toyota, Lexus and Scion brands. Over the past 50 years, we’ve built more than 30 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 44,000 people (more than 34,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.8 million cars and trucks (nearly 2.5 million in the U.S.) in 2015 – and about 80 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 20 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with philanthropic organizations across the country, with a focus on education, safety and the environment. As part of this commitment, we share the company’s extensive know-how garnered from building great cars and trucks to help community organizations and other nonprofits expand their ability to do good. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com.

Häagen-Dazs® Shops Inc. Scooping Up A Treat To Celebrate Free Cone Day On May 10, 2016

April 28, 2016

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Häagen-Dazs(R) Shops Inc. Scooping Up A Treat To Celebrate Free Cone Day On May 10, 2016

MINNEAPOLIS, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Mark your calendars because the Häagen-Dazs® brand, known for its rich and velvety super-premium ice cream, is hosting its annual free cone day celebration where guests will be able to order one free scoop on Tuesday, May 10^th, 2016, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (local time) at participating Häagen-Dazs Shops in the United States.

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“We look forward to Free Cone Day all year. Not only is it a fun day where we are able to give back to our guests who support us year-round, it also means Summer is right around the corner,” said Adam Hanson, Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company President and General Manager. “Last year, we served 315,000 scoops on Free Cone Day and this year we are excited to help even more people leave the dreary days of winter behind and take a moment to enjoy Häagen-Dazs’ simple and pure ingredients.”

On May 10, 2016, to celebrate Free Cone Day in the United States, Häagen-Dazs Shops is hosting an ice cream social on Twitter that will encourage fans to share their favorite ice cream moments. Fans who participate in the ice cream social on Twitter will be eligible to win American Express gift cards, a year of free ice cream at participating Häagen-Dazs Shops* and gift cards for Häagen-Dazs Shops. To participate in the ice cream social Twitter party at 1 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time, follow @HaagenDazs_US and host, @ResourcefulMom, on Twitter and tweet using the #HDFreeConeDay hashtag.

For more information on Häagen-Dazs Shops Free Cone Day and to find out whether your local shop is participating, please check the Shop Finder on the Häagen-Dazs website.

The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company is always seeking new franchise owners with a passion for Häagen-Dazs super-premium ice cream to open shops in premier locations. To learn more about Häagen-Dazs Shops or how to open a franchise, please visit the Häagen-Dazs website.

About Häagen-Dazs Shops
Born in Brooklyn, Häagen-Dazs has been perfecting the art of making ice cream for more than 50 years. We believe you need to start with simple and pure ingredients to achieve the extraordinary. Today the Häagen-Dazs Shop system in the United States is made up of more than 200 Häagen-Dazs Shops, franchised by The Häagen-Dazs Shoppe Company, Inc., which proudly offer top quality indulgent desserts that start with Häagen-Dazs products. For more information, please visit www.haagendazs.us/shops, join the company’s fan page at www.facebook.com/HaagenDazsUS, or follow the brand on https://twitter.com/haagendazs_us.

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Top Colombian Soccer Teams Partner With USANA Health Sciences

April 28, 2016

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SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — As USANA Health Sciences continues to expand its global reach, so does the number of Olympic and world-class athletes that trust their health to its high-quality products. The latest to team up with the nutritional company are top Colombian soccer clubs Atlético Nacional S. A., América de Cali S. A. and Jaguares Fútbol Club S. A.

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USANA is the Official Nutritional Supplement Multivitamin of the three clubs and will provide its high-quality, NSF-tested nutritional products through its Colombian office. The teams join England’s AFC Bournemouth and Mexico’s C.F. Pachuca as the latest clubs to supplement their health with USANA’s award-winning products.

“As a leader in the health and wellness industry, USANA offers only high-quality and pure supplements to the elite teams and athletes that choose USANA to supplement their active lifestyles with our products. To partner with these three accomplished and iconic teams is an honor and testament to USANA and its award-winning products,” said Carlos Pastrana, general manager of USANA Colombia.

Atlético Nacional is Colombia’s biggest soccer club and currently plays in the Categoría Primera A. The club has won a total of 19 domestic titles—15 league titles, two Superliga Colombiana titles and two Copa Colombia titles—making them the most successful team in the country.

“We chose USANA because its high-quality products are backed by scientific support that give our athletes peace of mind,” said María Alejandra Alzate, nutritionist of the Atlético Nacional S.A.

Founded only four years ago, Jaguares de Córdoba also currently plays in the Categoría Primera A, while América de Cali currently competes in the Categoría Primera B and holds thirteen national championships.

“USANA supplements are a fundamental part of helping keep our athletes in peak performance, which is crucial for each team member playing on a professional level,” said Jaime Andrés Roa, doctor of the America de Cali.

**The mentioned athletes are either distributors or dedicated users who have received compensation for their partnership and/or complimentary USANA products.

About USANA

Founded in 1992, USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA) is a U.S.-based nutritional company that manufactures high-quality supplements, personal care and healthy products in its FDA-registered facility in Salt Lake City. Learn more about USANA by visiting our website http://www.usana.com or the official USANA blog http://whatsupusana.com.

Media Contact: Ashley Collins
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Sec. Salazar Headlines Energy & Environment Summit This Week Convened By Hispanic State Legislators In Washington, DC

April 27, 2016

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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Representative Ángel Cruz (PA), President of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators (NHCSL), announced the convening of NHCSL’s 2016 Energy and Environment Summit, which will be held this Thursday, April 28 and Friday, April 29, 2016 in Washington, DC. Latino state legislators from across the country will gather to focus on key energy and environmental priorities and the role Latinos will play in shaping those policies during the 2016 elections and beyond.

The keynote speaker for the Summit, former Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, will address participants on Friday at 9am. In addition, Dr. Otto Schwake of Virginia Tech University will give remarks on Clean Water on Thursday at 3pm. Dr. Shwake is a key member of the team of researchers who conducted the Flint Water Study in the aftermath of the water crisis in Flint, Michigan. Summit attendees will also hear from a diversity of expert panelists, including: Janet McCabe of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lola Infante of the Edison Electric Institute (EEI), Sam Jamal of Solar City, Mark Magaña of Green Latinos, among other industry and advocacy representatives.

Summit participants will engage in a wide ranging discussion on energy and environmental issues ranging from the EPA’s Clean Power Plan and the interrelation between energy and Clean Water Act to Weighing the Costs of Energy Diversity, the Grid, and Consumer Protection and Innovation and the Workforce, and other relevant topics.

NHCSL’s 2016 Energy and Environment Summit will be held at the Capital Hilton Hotel, located at 1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036. This program will be open to the press. Please contact us directly for more details on the Summit.

The NHCSL is the premier national association of Hispanic state legislators working to design and implement policies and procedures that will improve the quality of life for Hispanics throughout the country. NHCSL was founded in 1989 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit 501(c)3 with the mission to be the most effective voice for the more than 390 Hispanic legislators. For more information visit www.nhcsl.org.

Aeromexico Strengthens Its Presence In Guadalajara

April 27, 2016

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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, April 27, 2016 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, was present at the 2016 edition of the Tianguis Turístico travel trade show where it announced its newest routes and flights to further enhance its domestic and international connectivity network.

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The carrier’s Director of Corporate Sales, Jorge Goytortua, announced the airline’s ongoing growth plan for 2016, focused on its domestic network through its major hubs where it plans to multiply the number of flights connecting these destinations.

“Aeromexico has hubs in different cities, including the Guadalajara International Airport, currently our third largest hub in Mexico that served more than 1.3 million passengers in the second half of last year,” said the Sales Director.

As a symbol of Aeromexico’s commitment to its customers in the State of Jalisco, Goytortua noted that on June 1^st, the carrier will start to serve the Cancun market with nonstop flights on board its modern AM Contigo AM B737-800 aircraft with 174 passenger seats, connecting passengers to its domestic and international destinations from cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Mexicali, among others. Customers will also be able to continue on their journey to Havana in Cuba from Cancun.

He also announced that on July 1^st, the carrier will start to serve the Guadalajara-Mérida route with a daily nonstop flight operated with Embraer 190 aircraft with 99 passenger seats, connecting to Chicago, Ontario, San Francisco, and Tijuana, among other destinations in Mexico and the United States.

Flight schedules for this new service are as follows:

Guadalajara-Cancun*				Havana-Cancun*
AM 447	07:10 a.m.	09:50 a.m.	Daily, except Tuesday	AM 448	02:02 p.m.	02:32 p.m.	Daily, except Tuesday

Cancun-Havana*				Cancun-Guadalajara*
AM 447	10:46 a.m.	01:02 p.m.	Daily except Tuesday	AM 448	03:28 p.m.	06:08 p.m.	Daily except Tuesday


Guadalajara-Mérida*				Mérida-Guadalajara*
AM 2107	07:10 a.m.	09:35 a.m.	Daily	AM 2106	04:00 p.m.	06:08 p.m.	Daily

*Times are published in local time and are subject to changes without notice.

Mr. Goytortua also spoke about the growing number of flights from the capital of the State of Jalisco, adding that “Starting on June 1^st and July 1^st, respectively, we will add a third and fourth daily flight to Tijuana, and starting on June 18^th, we will add two weekly flights to Fresno for the summer season, for a total of six weekly flights to this destination.”

The carrier will also add another weekly flight to Sacramento during the high season starting on June 21^th for daily service to this Californian destination, thus reaffirming its commitment to strengthen its flight connections to benefit its customers. Aeromexico decided to announce its latest growth plans at this year’s edition of the Tianguis Turístico travel trade show, recognized as one of the most important platforms to promote business and tourist activities in Mexico.

About Grupo Aeromexico

Grupo Aeromexico, S.A.B. de C.V. is a holding company whose subsidiaries provide commercial aviation services and promote passenger loyalty programs in Mexico. Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, operates more than 600 daily flights from its main hub in Terminal 2 at the Mexico City International Airport. Its route network spans more than 80 cities on three continents including including 45 in Mexico, 16 in the United States, 16 in Latin America, four in Europe, three in Canada, and two in Asia.

Grupo Aeromexico’s fleet of close to 130 aircraft includes Boeing 787, 777 and 737 jet airliners and next generation Embraer 190, 175, 170, and 145 models. In 2012, the airline announced the most significant investment strategy in aviation history in Mexico, to purchase 100 Boeing aircraft including ten 787-9 Dreamliners and 90 MAX 737 airliners.

As a founding member of the SkyTeam global alliance, Aeromexico offers customers more than 1,000 destinations in 179 countries served by its top 20 airline partners rewarding passengers with benefits including access to 636 premium airport lounges around the world. Aeromexico also offers travel options with its code share partners Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines, and WestJet with extensive connectivity in countries like Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Peru, and the United States. www.aeromexico.com and www.skyteam.com.