| 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
- How Britains most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca
by MND Staff on January 5, 2026Britain's Intercity 125 was an icon of global rail travel, but now it traverses the Oaxacan mountains. How did it end up in Mexico? The post How Britains most iconic trains ended up in Oaxaca appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- El Jalapeño: Jalisco police boldly assume criminals will surrender after seeing Cybertrucks, remain unsure about actual functionality
by El Jalapeno on January 4, 2026It's what Robocop would have driven. Probably. The post El Jalapeño: Jalisco police boldly assume criminals will surrender after seeing Cybertrucks, remain unsure about actual functionality appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- A history of US interventions in Mexico
by MND Staff on January 4, 2026With the spectre of conflict looming larger than ever, we take a look at some of the historic battles between Mexico and the United States. The post A history of US interventions in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico
by Charlotte Smith on January 4, 2026Political Scientist Dr. Charlotte Smith discusses why the president is wrong about Mexico and dives into the truth behind the headlines. The post Opinion: Why Donald Trump is wrong about Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEOby Travis Bembenek on January 3, 2026
What does the U.S. attack on Venezuela mean for Mexico? CEO Travis Bembenek dives into the implications. The post In the wake of Venezuela, is Mexico next? A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Sheinbaum condemns US military intervention in Venezuela; Trump says ‘something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’
by MND Staff on January 3, 2026During an interview with Fox News on Saturday, Trump spoke not only about his attack on Venezuela but also about Mexico, again suggesting that the United States would militarily intervene against the country's cartels. The post Sheinbaum condemns US military intervention in Venezuela; Trump says ‘something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ […]
- Opinion: ‘Something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ but it must not be by Trump
by María Meléndez on January 3, 2026Hours after the U.S. intervention in Venezuela, the President called into Fox and Friends to suggest Mexico was his next target. María Meléndez discusses why military action in Mexico would be doomed to failure. The post Opinion: ‘Something’s going to have to be done with Mexico’ but it must not be by Trump appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Mexico’s week in review: Train tragedy shadows strong economic close to 2025by MND Staff on January 3, 2026
Mexico's final week of 2025 began with devastating loss as a train derailment claimed 13 lives and finished with the peso's best performance in decades and a magnitude 6.5 earthquake. The post Mexico’s week in review: Train tragedy shadows strong economic close to 2025 appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEOby Travis Bembenek on January 3, 2026
Will Mexico win the World Cup? What's next in the fight against drug trafficking? CEO Travis Bembenek takes on these questions and more in his 2026 forecast. The post My 2026 predictions for Mexico: A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- The MND News Quiz of the Week: January 3rd
by MND Plus on January 3, 2026Treasures, trains and tariffs: have you been paying attention to the news this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: January 3rd appeared first on Mexico News Daily
