| 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 Baja 500 revs up for 56th annual offroad raceby Chris Sands on May 8, 2024
Baja California's wildest off-road race gets ready to host drivers from across the world in a frantic desert loop that takes in the best of the state. The post The Baja 500 revs up for 56th annual offroad race appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Disease and hunger soar in Latin America after floods and drought, study findsby Jonathan Watts on May 8, 2024
Climate chaos is threatening food production, trade and lives, says World Meteorological OrganizationHunger and disease are rising in Latin America after a year of record heat, floods and drought, a report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has shown.The continent, which is trapped between the freakishly hot Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, probably […]
- World is a 'darker place': parents of slain Perth brothers speak after Mexico tragedy – videoon May 8, 2024
'It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Callum and Jake have been murdered,' says the mother of Callum and Jake Robinson, the Australian surfers allegedly murdered while on a trip in Mexico. Debra and Martin Robinson had travelled to the country to identify their sons' bodies. 'Our hearts are broken and the world has become a darker place […]
- Why do US citizens keep retiring to Mexico?by MND Staff on May 8, 2024
You might be surprised to learn what country comes behind Mexico in the list of top 10 places to retire for U.S. citizens. The post Why do US citizens keep retiring to Mexico? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza wins a 2024 Pulitzer Prizeby MND Staff on May 7, 2024
Rivera Garza's book, “Liliana’s Invincible Summer,” won over Pulitzer judges with its autobiographical tale of trying to resolve her sister's 1990 murder. The post Mexican author Cristina Rivera Garza wins a 2024 Pulitzer Prize appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Brazilian steel giant Gerdau eyes new plant in Mexicoby MND Staff on May 7, 2024
Gerdau, the Americas' largest long-steel producer, may invest up to US $600M in a fourth Mexico plant, to sell to nearshoring automakers. The post Brazilian steel giant Gerdau eyes new plant in Mexico appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- How many prescriptions has AMLO’s ‘mega pharmacy’ filled?by MND Staff on May 7, 2024
Data on prescriptions published by El Universal newspaper shows the "Well-Being Mega Pharmacy" has a long way to go to fulfill AMLO's aspirations. The post How many prescriptions has AMLO’s ‘mega pharmacy’ filled? appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Chinese EV maker BYD chooses Mexico for launch of first pickup truckby MND Staff on May 7, 2024
The decision by BYD to launch the truck in Mexico suggests the company feels at home just one year after entering the Mexican market. The post Chinese EV maker BYD chooses Mexico for launch of first pickup truck appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Parents of murdered Perth brothers say world a ‘darker place’ after Mexico tragedyby Australian Associated Press on May 7, 2024
The parents of Callum and Jake Robinson travelled to Mexico to identify the bodies of their childrenFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe parents of two Australian brothers murdered while on a surfing trip in Mexico say the world has become a darker place since […]
- Highway blockades, violence follow Sinaloa Cartel arrests in Zacatecasby MND Staff on May 7, 2024
Highway blockades were set up by criminal groups on Monday in 10 municipalities, and nine bodies were found in Fresnillo on Tuesday morning. The post Highway blockades, violence follow Sinaloa Cartel arrests in Zacatecas appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- 5 lesser known UNESCO sites in Mexico you need to experienceby MND Staff on May 7, 2024
There are dozens of UNESCO sites in Mexico ready to dazzle visitors, check out these five off the beaten track wonders to discover during your next trip. The post 5 lesser known UNESCO sites in Mexico you need to experience appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- New car sales continue to accelerate in Mexico, up 14.8% over last Aprilby MND Staff on May 7, 2024
Nissan remains the market leader, while Chinese carmakers Chirey and MG Motors fared worse than expected. The post New car sales continue to accelerate in Mexico, up 14.8% over last April appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Dominica Rice-Cisneros: The chef bringing award winning Mexican cuisine to Californiaby Sandra Gancz Kahan on May 7, 2024
The chef at Bombera Oakland tells Mexico News Daily about how regional Mexican flavors inspired her award winning cuisine. The post Dominica Rice-Cisneros: The chef bringing award winning Mexican cuisine to California appeared first on Mexico News Daily
- Missing surfers died from gunshots after attempted robbery, Mexican officials sayby Thomas Graham and Wendy Fry on May 6, 2024
Families of two Australians and American who went missing in Baja California have identified the bodies, officials sayMexican authorities have identified the three dead bodies found in a well in Mexico as Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their travelling companion, Jack Carter Rhoad.The trio, who went missing in the Pacific coast state of […]
- Bodies found in Mexico are probably missing Australian brothers, authorities say – videoon May 5, 2024
Authorities from Mexico’s Baja California state confirm there is a 'high degree of probability' that remains found in a remote location are those of Perth brothers Callum and Jake Robinson. Since the brothers and US citizen Jack Carter Rhoad were reported missing on a surfing trip, three people have been arrested on charges equivalent to kidnapping‘High […]
