Mexico
Mexico is a country in southern North America, bordered by the United States, Guatemala, and Belize. Its capital is Mexico City.
Mexico City: Mexico’s capital and largest city, built on the site of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan. The national capital anchors Mexico’s political life and metropolitan core.
Mesoamerica: A cultural region in Mexico and Central America where complex Indigenous societies developed before Spanish colonization. Mexico occupies much of this region, whose civilizations predate the modern country.
Constitution of Mexico: The supreme law that establishes Mexico’s federal republic, government powers, and citizens’ rights. It sets the legal framework for national and state government.
United States–Mexico relations: The political, economic, and social relationship between Mexico and the United States. Their shared border and close ties affect security, trade, and migration.
Mexican Revolution: The armed conflict beginning in 1910 that overthrew Porfirio Díaz and reshaped Mexico’s political and social order. Its land reforms and political settlement influenced the modern Mexican state.
Mexican states: The 31 states and Mexico City that make up Mexico’s federal entities. Their boundaries show how federal authority is divided across the country.
Aztec Empire: A powerful Mesoamerican empire centered on Tenochtitlan before the Spanish conquest. Its capital and political legacy lie at the heart of modern Mexico.
President of Mexico: The directly elected head of state and government of Mexico. The presidency leads the federal executive branch.
USMCA: The trade agreement among the United States, Mexico, and Canada that replaced NAFTA in 2020. It governs much of Mexico’s trade with its largest economic partners.
Mexican Drug War: The conflict involving Mexican security forces, criminal organizations, and other groups that intensified after 2006. It has profoundly affected public security and political life.