Mexico City, Mexico - Recent Mexican Federal Congressman Brasil Acosta Pena has praised China's economic and development model as a potential blueprint for Mexico's future, highlighting the stark economic disparity between the two nations. As a member of Mexico's socialist-leaning political party, the Institutional Revolutionary Party, Acosta has visited China many times, studying its government as a model that has led to extraordinary socio-economic progress. Having recorded more than 30,000 murders last year, Acosta says one of Mexico's first lessons from China must be how it curbs violent crime. Ultimately, Acosta says that if Mexico wishes to flourish, there are lessons to be learned from the other side of the Pacific. He believes Mexico should join the BRICS, a group promoting multilateralism and multipolarity to achieve mutual goals for development, lasting peace and securing a future for humankind. Shotlist: Mexico City, Mexico - Recent: 1. Door plate of Mexican Federal Congressman Brasil Acosta Pena's office; 2. Various of Acosta reading book; 3. SOUNDBITE (Spanish, dubbed in English) Brasil Acosta Pena, Mexican Federal Congressman (starting with shot 2/partially overlaid with shots 4-5): "In 1995, Mexico and China's GDPs were the same size, at a time when both countries began to open internationally -- Mexico with the North American Free Trade [Agreement], and China through its economic reform. Today, China's GDP is 13 times that of Mexico. The path of socialism with Chinese characteristics has been successful, while in Mexico, there is still a lot of poverty, misery and hunger."; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 4. Various of Bank of Mexico building, traffic, pedestrians; 5. Various of coat of arms of Mexico; [SHOTS OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 6. Acosta speaking; 7. SOUNDBITE (Spanish, dubbed in English) Brasil Acosta Pena, Mexican Federal Congressman (starting with shot 6/ending with shots 8-9): "The city of Shenzhen in China has recorded nine years without a single robbery or violent crime. Why? Firstly, due to the good public education. Secondly, because the rules are applied and justice is done. And thirdly, because the people don't find themselves in a position, where they need to commit crimes."; 8. Various of wrecked house; 9. Various of armed police; FILE: Mexico City, Mexico - June 2, 2019 10. Mexican national flag; FILE: Mexico City, Mexico - Date Unknown 11. Angel of Independence Monument, traffic; Mexico City, Mexico - Recent 12. SOUNDBITE (Spanish, dubbed in English) Brasil Acosta Pena, Mexican Federal Congressman (starting with shot 11/partially overlaid with shot 13/ending with shots 14-15): "Western countries have the idea that the only development path to success is that of the United States, but that model leads to inequality. In Mexico, we have development, we are the world's 15th largest economy, but we have no wealth distribution. We are among the worst countries for social inequality. We hope the country (China) continues to defend its revolution and its progress."; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 13. Various of Acosta speaking, reading; [SHOT OVERLAYING SOUNDBITE] 14. Various of people playing board game; FILE: Mexico City, Mexico - Date Unknown 15. Various of traffic, pedestrians. [Restriction - No access Chinese mainland]