I bought a Fender Stratocaster Junior, Made in Mexico. For those not familiar with this model, it looks very similar to the Chinese made Squier Mini, but it is a much better instrument. I'd say that the difference is similar to the difference between an high-end MIM Strat and low-end Chinese Squier Strat.
The Strat Jr. was only made for a few years in the first decade of the 2000s - I think from 2004 to 2006, but could be mistaken on dates. At any rate, mine is a 2006 that even has the Fender 60th medallion on the back of the headstock. Very cool!
This one is very "minty". It's actually the second one that I've owned. The first one was red, and had been modded with a second tone control, t be like its full-size big brother. Here is a pic of the old one. along with another (my first!) shortscale that is making somebody else happy now.
