Garza García in Estado de Nuevo León
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Cemex

CEMEX is one of the world's largest building materials suppliers and cement producers. Founded in Mexico in 1906. CEMEX has operations extending throughout the world, with production facilities spanning 50 countries in North America, the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. As of late 2003, CEMEX had annual cement production capability of 82 million tons and over 25,000 employees. Lorenzo Zambrano is the current chairman and chief executive officer.

Located at 25.6511, -100.351 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Cement companies, Companies based in Monterrey, Companies established in 1906, Companies listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Manufacturing companies of Mexico, Multinational companies

Ignacio A. Santos School of Medicine

The Ignacio A. Santos School of Medicine of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) is a prestigious private medical school founded in 1978 in Monterrey, Mexico, in order to provide medical education, training and to promote reliable biomedical investigation in Mexico with the support of the ITESM research infrastructure.

Located at 25.669, -100.352 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education, Schools of medicine in Mexico

Puente de la Unidad

Puente de la Unidad or Viaducto de la Unidad is a cable-stayed bridge designed by Óscar Bulnes that crosses the Santa Catarina River and connects the cities of Monterrey and San Pedro Garza García in the Mexican state of Nuevo León. It is part of a circuit called "Circuito La Unidad", which would consist of the interconnection of a series of Avenues.

Located at 25.6681, -100.38 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Monterrey, Bridges completed in 2003, Cable-stayed bridges in Mexico

Gruma

Gruma is the largest manufacturer of corn flour and tortillas in the world. Its brand names include Mission, Maseca, and Guerrero. Founded in 1949 as "Molinos Azteca, S.A. ", the company is now based in Monterrey, Mexico and has subsidiaries in the United States, China, England, Central America, and Venezuela. In the United States, Gruma is headquartered in Irving, Texas.

Located at 25.6547, -100.359 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Companies based in Monterrey, Companies listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, Companies listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Manufacturing companies of Mexico, Multinational companies, Tortilla

Alfa Planetarium

Alfa Planetarium (translated from Planetario Alfa) is a planetarium located in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. This institution was created by ALFA (Mexico) in 1978 to promote science and technology in Latin America. It includes an interactive science museum, an Omnimax system cinema, an aviary, "The Universe Pavilion" and a great area for temporary exhibits and events. The Alfa Planetarium is one of the most visited cultural centers in Mexico.

Located at 25.6369, -100.358 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Museums established in 1978, Planetaria, Science museums in Mexico, Museums in Nuevo León, Aviaries, Buildings and structures in Monterrey, Visitor attractions in Monterrey

Calzada del Valle/Calzada San Pedro

Calzada del Valle and Calzada San Pedro, is a beautiful three lane intersecting gardened boulevards inside the exclusive area of San Pedro Garza García, a suburb of the larger metropolitan city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. Some of the most exclusive shops, apartment buildings and business offices are located throughout the avenue. The walkway in the boulevard is great for exercising, walking or marathons. Parades usually take place during Easter and Christmas through the calzada.

Located at 25.6568, -100.37 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monterrey metropolitan area

Monterrey Open

The Monterrey Open is a professional women's tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. The event is affiliated with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA), and is part of the International tournaments on the WTA Tour. The tournament is currently held at the Sierra Madre Tennis Club.

Located at 25.6444, -100.363 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Monterrey Open, WTA Tour, Hard court tennis tournaments, Sport in Mexico, Tennis tournaments in Mexico, Sport in Monterrey, Recurring sporting events established in 2009

2011 Monterrey casino attack

The 2011 Monterrey casino attack was a narcoterrorist attack that took place in city of Monterrey, Nuevo León, in the country of Mexico, on 25 August 2011. Government sources revealed that 52 people were killed, but the Blog del Narco mention that 61 bodies were eventually found after a few days. In addition, this terrorist attack left over a dozen injured, and over 35 trapped for several hours before the Mexican forces arrived at the place a few minutes after the incident.

Located at 25.6742, -100.355 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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2011 fires, 2011 in Mexico, Arson in North America, History of Monterrey, Mass murder in 2011, Mexican Drug War, Murder in Mexico, Organized crime events in Mexico, Terrorism in Mexico