Russia eyes Mexican energy sector Vladimir Putin, the first Russian leader to make an official visit to Mexico, said on Monday Russia was eager to invest in Mexico's cash-hungry but largely closed energy sector. Putin and Mexican President Vicente Fox firmed up proposals to build a Russian helicopter assembly plant in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz and a heavy machinery assembly plant near Mexico City.
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