| Area Total | 1,964,375 sq km |
| Climate | varies from tropical to desert |
| Natural Resources | petroleum, silver, antimony, copper, gold, lead, zinc, natural gas, timber |
| Imports | US 46.4%, China 17.7%, Japan 4.3% (2017) – metalworking machines, steel mill products, agricultural machinery, electrical equipment, automobile parts for assembly and repair, aircraft, aircraft parts, plastics, natural gas and oil products |
| Exports | US 79.9% (2017) – manufactured goods, electronics, vehicles and auto parts, oil and oil products, silver, plastics, fruits, vegetables, coffee, cotton; Mexico is the world’s leading producer of silver |
| Government | federal presidential republic |
| Capital | Mexico City (Ciudad de Mexico) |
| Population | 128,649,565 (July 2020 est.) |
| Ethnicity | mestizo (Amerindian-Spanish) 62%, predominantly Amerindian 21%, Amerindian 7%, other 10% (mostly European) (2012 est.) |
| Language | Spanish only 92.7%, Spanish and indigenous languages 5.7%, indigenous only 0.8%, unspecified 0.8% (2005) |
News about Mexico
- Why do US agencies vet Mexican police? Friday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff on May 17, 2025
President Sheinbaum addressed questions about bilateral security collaboration, media criticism and the proposed U.S. remittance tax at her Friday presser. The post Why do US agencies vet Mexican police? Friday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Customs agents strike slows operations in Mexico’s largest international trade portby MND Staff on May 17, 2025
The strike disrupted customs and international commerce this week in Manzanillo, Mexico’s top Pacific port. The post Customs agents strike slows operations in Mexico’s largest international trade port appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Propublica: US looks to revoke visas of Mexican politicians with alleged cartel tiesby MND Staff on May 16, 2025
The visa revocations trace back to a list of corrupt Mexican politicians that the U.S. began to compile in 2019. The post Propublica: US looks to revoke visas of Mexican politicians with alleged cartel ties appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Pacific hurricane season is officially underway. Are you prepared?by MND Staff on May 16, 2025
As hurricane season kicks off, officials are sharing safety tips and urging coastal residents to prepare. The post Pacific hurricane season is officially underway. Are you prepared? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- New report ranks Mexico as one of the best countries for retireesby MND Staff on May 16, 2025
In this year's Global Retirement Index, Mexico won recognition for affordability, healthcare and vibrant expat communities. The post New report ranks Mexico as one of the best countries for retirees appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Club Botánico Rosa María: inside Oaxaca city’s cannabis oasisby Anna Bruce on May 16, 2025
At Oaxaca city's Club Botánico Rosa María, members can enjoy cannabis-infused drinks, take courses on growing and consume cannabis in a peaceful, welcoming environment. The post Club Botánico Rosa María: inside Oaxaca city’s cannabis oasis appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Sheinbaum and Canadian PM discuss trade priorities as USMCA review timeline acceleratesby MND Staff on May 16, 2025
Canada, Mexico and the U.S. are likely to begin talks on the free trade deal before year's end. The post Sheinbaum and Canadian PM discuss trade priorities as USMCA review timeline accelerates appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- What foods would disappear if Mexico banned synthetic food dyes?by Bethany Platanella on May 16, 2025
If Mexico adopted a similar stance to the U.S.' plans to ban eight synthetic food dyes, the nation's rainbow of iconic candies and snacks would face a reckoning. The post What foods would disappear if Mexico banned synthetic food dyes? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Proposed US remittance tax is unconstitutional, Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recappedby MND Staff on May 16, 2025
Sheinbaum also discussed plans for the Saltillo-Nuevo Laredo passenger rail and a recent high-profile highway robbery. The post Proposed US remittance tax is unconstitutional, Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Sheinbaum announces 10% pay increase for teachers as unions march in Mexico Cityby MND Staff on May 15, 2025
The president also promised to freeze the retirement age for teachers, a point of friction with one of Mexico's most powerful teachers' unions. The post Sheinbaum announces 10% pay increase for teachers as unions march in Mexico City appeared first on Mexico News Daily
