British newspaper The Financial Times has named Mexico City one of the its “Ten Cities of the Future”, after analyzing 108 cities in North America to create their list of cities with potential for economic competitiveness and ability to attract investments.

Mexico City ranked fourth out of the top five cities with the best economic potential and fourth among the top five most cost-effective cities.

The Editor of The Financial Times, Brian Caplen, presented Mexico City’s Mayor Marcelo Ebrard with a certificate of recognition, and said “Mexico City has done a lot and is doing a lot to increase its potential to attract direct foreign investment worldwide and that’s why it deserves a place among North America’s ‘Cities of the Future’.”

La Jornada newspaper reports that according to The Financial Times‘ ranking, Mexico City’s economy outranks those of Miami and Boston.

Via / La Jornada