| 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
- The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 4th
by MND Plus on July 4, 2026World Cup, World Cup and World Cup: Have you been paying attention to the news this week? The post The MND News Quiz of the Week: July 4th appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- MND Tutor | Celebración del Mundial
by MND Plus on July 4, 2026A historic World Cup night turned Mexico City’s downtown into a sea of flags, music, fireworks and car caravans, as about one million fans celebrated Mexico’s 2–0 victory over Ecuador. The post MND Tutor | Celebración del Mundial appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Mexico’s week in review: A historic World Cup win and a USMCA reckoningby MND Staff on July 4, 2026
After a major win over Ecuador on Tuesday, it was back to business on Wednesday as the United States told Mexico and Canada that it won't extend their six-year-old trilateral trade pact past its expiration date. Here's what else happened this week. The post Mexico’s week in review: A historic World Cup win and a USMCA reckoning appeared first on Mexico […]
- El Jalapeño: Vatican elevates Soccer Baby Jesus to full pilgrimage status, citing ‘undeniable results’by El Jalapeno on July 4, 2026
Can pilgrimages to the shrine of Soccer Baby Jesus help Mexico win the World Cup? It can't hurt, the Vatican says. The post El Jalapeño: Vatican elevates Soccer Baby Jesus to full pilgrimage status, citing ‘undeniable results’ appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico: A toy wonderland in Mexico City
by Alan Chazaro on July 4, 2026Founded by the son of Japanese immigrants in the house he grew up in, Mexico City's amazing toy museum, MUJAM, has become one of the capital's must-see attractions. The post Museo del Juguete Antiguo Mexico: A toy wonderland in Mexico City appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Fancy embroidered World Cup Mexico jerseys and workers’ rights? It’s a complicated issueby Sarah DeVries on July 4, 2026
What do social media influencers, Adidas and Indigenous Mexican artisans have in common? They're the major players in a controversy over pay for those making Mexico's best-selling World Cup team jerseys. The post Fancy embroidered World Cup Mexico jerseys and workers’ rights? It’s a complicated issue appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- A history of Mexico vs. England matchups as the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup round of 16
by Bob Pateman on July 4, 2026With Mexico and England set to meet tomorrow in the World Cup round of 16, writer Bob Pateman takes a look back at the soccer history between the two teams. The post A history of Mexico vs. England matchups as the two teams prepare to meet in the World Cup round of 16 appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Are we seeing light at the end of the tunnel for Mexico’s economy? A perspective from our CEO
by Travis Bembenek on July 4, 2026Mexico News Daily CEO Travis Bembenek sits down with Empresas Globales chief Guillermo Bernal to unpack Mexico's mixed economic signals and how major investors really see the country's outlook. The post Are we seeing light at the end of the tunnel for Mexico’s economy? A perspective from our CEO appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- ‘Confidently Wrong about Healthcare in Mexico’: A new podcast episode by Mexico News Daily
by Travis Bembenek on July 4, 2026Mexico News Daily’s latest “Confidently Wrong” episode dives into foreigners' experience with healthcare in Mexico, unpacking costs, access and quality — from routine care to major surgery. The post ‘Confidently Wrong about Healthcare in Mexico’: A new podcast episode by Mexico News Daily appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- How the 1986 Mexico World Cup was almost cancelled after a devastating earthquake
by compiled by Jason Rodrigues on July 4, 2026Guardian reports after the disaster told of 5,000 deaths, much of the capital being razed, and doubts about Mexico hosting the finalsMexico last hosted the World Cup in 1986, but the competition was almost cancelled several months before the start when an earthquake struck the capital, Mexico City, leaving at least 5,000 people dead, 30,000 homeless and […]
- Mexico’s kidnapping crisis: 'How can they hold a World Cup?’ - video
by Tom Phillips, Frances Rankin, Analy Nuño, Christopher Cherry, Kyri Evangelou, Noah Payne-Frank and Katie Arnold on July 4, 2026As England prepares to take on Mexico in the Fifa World Cup, another battle is playing out just beyond the Azteca Stadium. More than 130,000 people have been forcibly disappeared in Mexico as cartel violence surges, leaving thousands of families searching for answers. They say the authorities have failed them and are demanding justice. The Guardian follows […]
- What Mexico fans feel about the World Cup – and England
by Alfie Packham on July 4, 2026Ahead of their crunch last-16 match, we spoke to Mexicans and people living in the country about their experience and expectations of their tournamentMexico face England in the last 16 after four games, four wins and not a single goal conceded so far at the World Cup. We asked fans about the mood in Mexico, how they feel about their campaign so far, and […]
- Stalled Pemex corruption probe advances with arrest of ex-director’s sister
by MND Staff on July 3, 2026Gilda Susana Lozoya is seen as an accomplice in the alleged bribery schemes of her brother Enrsto Lozoya, whose 2020 arrest was thought to be the key to uncovering deep-seated Pemex corruption, but hasn't been so far. The post Stalled Pemex corruption probe advances with arrest of ex-director’s sister appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- A moving account of farming’s downsides | Brief letters
by Guardian Staff on July 3, 2026Country Diary | US independence | Buckingham Palace | Harry KaneI always read Country Diary to give me a sense of perspective about the world and to make me smile. Andrea Meanwell’s piece about TB (3 July) reduced me to tears; but thank you, as it shone a light on something that we otherwise read about dispassionately when it is covered in the media. I […]
- For allies and adversaries alike, America at 250 is a solid global citizen gone rogue
by Guardian reporters on July 3, 2026America has long stood for freedom and prosperity, but under Trump insults, threats and unpredictability have become the new norm. As the US marks its 250th anniversary, Guardian correspondents around the world report on how it is perceived elsewhereAmy Hawkins in Beijing Continue reading...
