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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001275287-06-000163
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20060116
FILED AS OF DATE:		20060117
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20060117

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		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			MEXICAN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001061736
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BOTTLED & CANNED SOFT DRINKS CARBONATED WATERS [2086]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	333-08752
		FILM NUMBER:		06531973

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		STREET 1:		CUAUHTEMOC 400 SUR APERTADO POSTAL 2001
		STREET 2:		COLONIA VELLA VISTA
		CITY:			MONTERREY NL
		STATE:			O5
		ZIP:			00000
		BUSINESS PHONE:		5283286000
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<p  align="center"><font size="5" face="Times New Roman"><b>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<br> </b></font>
<font size="3"><b>Washington, D.C. 20549</b></font></p>
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<font size="5" face="Times New Roman"><b>FORM 6-K</b></font></p>
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<font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><b>REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER<br> PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF<br> THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934<br> FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY<br> 2006</b></font></p>
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<font size="6" face="Times New Roman"><b>FOMENTO ECON&#211;MICO MEXICANO, S.A. DE C.V.</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in   its charter)</i></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Mexican Economic Development, Inc.</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>(Translation of Registrant&#146;s name into   English)</i></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>(Jurisdiction of incorporation or   organization)</i></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>General Anaya No. 601 Pte.</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Colonia Bella Vista</b></font></p>  </td>
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  <p  align="center"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>Monterrey, NL 64410 Mexico</b></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><i>(Address of principal executive offices)</i></font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F of Form 40-F.)</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form&nbsp;20-F</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Wingdings">x</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Form&nbsp;40-F</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">(If &#147;Yes&#148; is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82&#151; .)</font></p>

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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>SIGNATURES</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.</font></p>
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  <p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">/s/&nbsp;Javier   Astaburuaga</font></p>  </td>
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  <p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">Date:&#160; January 16, 2006</font></p>  </td>
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<p  align="center"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><b>FEMSA Acquires Controlling Stake in Brazilian Brewer Kaiser</b></font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">FEMSA Buys 68% of Kaiser for US$68 Million</font></p>  </td>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;MONTERREY, Mexico, Jan. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. (NYSE: FMX) (&#147;FEMSA&#148;) today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary FEMSA Cerveza S.A. de C.V. (&#147;FEMSA Cerveza&#148;) has acquired a controlling stake in Cervejarias Kaiser from the Molson Coors Brewing Company. FEMSA Cerveza acquired ownership of 68% of the equity of Kaiser for US$68 million, using cash on hand. Molson Coors retains 15% ownership, and Heineken will maintain its current 17% stake.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Jose Antonio Fernandez, Chairman and CEO of FEMSA, commented: &#147;This is a unique opportunity for FEMSA Cerveza as the potential of the Brazilian beer market is significant. This is also a challenge as there is much to be done to return the business to a path of profitable growth.&#160; The success of Coca-Cola FEMSA in turning around its Sao Paulo operations, combined with our expertise in competing in the Mexican beer market for over a century, give us confidence that we will be successful in this endeavor.&#148;</font></p>

<p><font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FEMSA Cerveza will acquire Kaiser subject to existing financial debt, which at closing totaled approximately US$60 million, and certain contingent liabilities and claims.&#160; As part of the transaction, FEMSA Cerveza has received certain indemnity provisions from Molson Coors.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Given its new shareholder structure, Kaiser will be managed by a seven- member Board of Directors, with FEMSA electing five directors, including the Chairman, and Molson Coors and Heineken each electing one director.&#160; FEMSA will exercise full management control, while the current Kaiser team will remain in charge of operations, reinforced by FEMSA personnel in key areas such as marketing, sales and brewing.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FEMSA will now participate in the Brazilian beer market with a focus on returning Kaiser to profitability, leveraging its experience of many years of successful beverage operations in the region.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;FEMSA is the leading beverage company in Latin America. It controls an integrated beverage platform that comprises Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest Coca- Cola bottler in the region; FEMSA Cerveza, one of the leading brewers in Mexico and important beer exporter to the United States; and Oxxo, the largest and fastest-growing convenience store chain in Mexico with approximately 4,000 stores.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This report may contain certain forward-looking statements concerning our future performance that should be considered as good faith estimates made by us. These forward-looking statements reflect management&#146;s expectations and are based upon currently available data. Actual results are subject to future events and uncertainties, which could materially impact our actual performance.</font></p>
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<font size="2" face="Times New Roman">SOURCE&#160; Fomento Economico Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. -- FEMSA<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;-0-&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 01/16/2006<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/CONTACT:&#160; Investors, Alan Alanis, +011-52-818-328-6211, or alan.alanis@femsa.com.mx, or Emily Klingbeil, +011-52-818-328-6189, or emily.klingbeil@femsa.com.mx, both of FEMSA/<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/Web site:&#160; http://www.femsa.com /<br>
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/Audio:&#160; /<br> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(FMX)</font></p>


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