MEXICO CITY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The chief executive of

streaming giant Netflix ( NFLX ) on Thursday announced a $1

billion investment to produce films and TV series in Mexico over

the next four years.

Speaking at a morning press conference in Mexico City, CEO

Ted Sarandos said he looked forward to entering more

partnerships with producers in the Latin American nation.

(Reporting by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez;)