French leader in Mexico Amid Strained Ties

French President Francois Hollande arrived in Mexico City late Wednesday for a trip aimed at renewing relations that were rocked by the case of a Frenchwoman accused of kidnapping.

Hollande landed in the Mexican capital just before midnight for a two-day state visit that will include talks with President Enrique Pena Nieto, a visit to pre-Hispanic pyramids and a tour of a French aviation industry factories in central Mexico.

The two countries will sign 30 agreements during the visit in fields ranging from aerospace to energy, security and education, Mexican officials said.

"It is a very important visit . . .