Everything you need to know about Mexico: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Mexico: Cowboy Country in the Heart of North America
The great civilisation like the Mayas, Olmecs, Toltecs, and Aztecs ruled over Mexico in the ancient times. Later on between 1519 to1521 the Spanish established control over Mexico and ruled over it as part of the viceroyalty of New Spain for the next 300 years. After decade long independence struggle Mexico gained freedom in 1821 only to fall prey to the rule of several dictators. Mexico lost Texas to US in 1836 and California, Nevada and Utah during 1846-1848, thus its vast territory shrunk considerably after falling prey to US land predators. During the mid-1970’s under the leadership of President José López Portillo, Mexico became a major petroleum producer.
Mexico Profile: Overview of Facts and Figures
Mexico enjoys Tropical climate and the northern areas of Mexico are milder than the southern areas climatically. The coastal areas are warm with high humidity while the central plateau enjoys moderate climate. The Mexican rainy season falls between June to September.
Culture, Cuisine and Tradition of Mexico:
The Culture of Mexico reflects the cultural blend derived from the pre-Hispanic civilizations and from Spain. The influence of US culture can also bee seen in the Mexican culture. The Spanish brought Christianity to Mexico’s shores in the 16th Century and it has become integral to the Mexican ethos ever since. The rich legacy of Mexican cultural legacy can be seen through the preserved historical monuments.
Spanish influence can be found in the cuisine of Mexico. Mexican cuisine is known for its varied flavors, colorful decoration, and variety of spices. Food in Mexico varies from region to region due to varying climate, geography and ethnic groups. The Northern Mexico is dominated with non-vegetarian items like fish, pork and meat while southern part of Mexico love their spicy vegetables and chicken.
Mexico Economy:
The economy of Mexico is highly dependent on exports to the US that contributes more than a quarter of the country’s GDP. Mexico has one of the most open economies in the world having free trade agreements with the U.S., Canada, the EU, and 44 other countries of the world. Agriculture, manufacturing sectors and extraction of crude oil remain the major contributor of Mexican economy. In 2007 Mexico was the world's eighth-largest crude exporter, and the third-largest supplier of oil to the U.S. Corn, tomatoes, sugar cane, dry beans, and avocados are the major crops that are cultivated in Mexico for the domestic and commercial purposes.
Tourist Attractions of Mexico:
Mexico is considered as the best holiday destination of North America. The incredibly diverse culture of Mexico attracts tourists from around the world.
Metropolitan Cathedral: Located on the Zocalo and renowned as Latin America's greatest temple. Having 67-meter high towers. Metropolitan Cathedral was constructed in 3rd century and has a 67-metre high tower with glimpses neoclassic, baroque and Churrigueresque periods.
Cancun: is often called as beach paradise and known for its silvery beaches that are surrounded by the azure sea. The water of Cancun is ideal for water sports including surfing, under water diving, sailing and boating.
Major Sight-seeing Places in Mexico include:
Washington, May 3 (ANI): Kim Kardashian is set to appear in another big TV wedding, as her sister Kourtney has reportedly invited cameras to her upcoming nuptials for 1 million dollars.
Mexico City, May 3 (IANS/EFE) Remittances from Mexicans living abroad climbed 5.3 percent in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2011, Mexico's central bank said Wednesday.
Mexico City, May 2 (IANS/EFE) The lower house of the Mexican Congress approved a bill that includes urgent measures to protect journalists and human rights defenders.
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Mexico City, May 2 (IANS) A major earthquake measuring 7.2 on the Richter scale jolted offshore Mexican state of Chiapas, Tuesday, according to a local radio station. There was no immediate report of any casualty or damage to property.
London, May 1 (ANI): Sylvester Stallone, who is writing his fifth 'Rambo' movie, plans to retire his famous alter-ego John Rambo in the final instalment.
Mexico City, May 1 (IANS/EFE) About 170 children and six adults fell sick after having food at a party at an elementary school in the Mexican Pacific resort city of Acapulco, authorities said.
Washington, Apr 30 (ANI): At least three sailors have reportedly died after a yacht collided with a much larger ship during a race in the United States.
Veracruz (Mexico), April 30 (IANS/EFE) The body of Regina Martinez, the Proceso magazine correspondent in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, was found in her house. She had been strangled to death, officials said.
Los Angeles, April 29 (IANS) Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is reportedly expecting her second child with husband Freddie Prinze Jr.
Mexico City, April 28 (IANS/EFE) Three million minors between the ages of five and 17 work nationwide, nearly half of whom either receive no compensation or are paid in kind, said Mexico's National Human Rights Commission, or CNDH.
London, Apr 27 (ANI): The Earth's glaciers are seriously out of balance with the global climate and are already on their way to losing almost 40 percent of their volume, a new study has revealed.
Chicago, April 27 (IANS/EFE) Mexican directors who presented films on a range of topics at the two-week-long Chicago Latino Film Festival say domestic cinema must stray from a focus on drug-related violence to woo movie-goers.
Mexico City, April 27 (IANS/EFE) Investigators are looking into allegations that US retail giant Wal-Mart's unit in Mexico paid bribes to officials to speed the opening of stores during its expansion push in the country in the past decade, the Mexican government said.
Mexico City, April 26 (IANS/EFE) A group of Mexican attorneys wants to convince people that divorces are not difficult to obtain, rolling out a prepaid card that simplifies the process and can even be purchased at supermarkets.
Havana, Apr 25 (Xinhua-ANI): More than 1,000 representatives from 162 unions and social movements from 62 countries and regions will join here the May Day celebrations, the official daily Granma reported Tuesday.
Washington, Apr 24 (ANI): Researchers have identified a protein that may finally explain the association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer.
London, April 24 (IANS) Brazil, Spain, Britain and Mexico have been seeded for the Olympic men's football tournament.
Mexico City, April 24 (IANS/EFE) Reporte Indigo Cinco Dias, a new Monday-Friday newspaper, was launched Monday in Mexico, with the twist that the print publication builds off a successful online journalism venture.
Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): Usually, planets form in star systems with comparatively high concentrations of elements heavier than hydrogen and helium, a new study has suggested.
Washington, Apr 23 (ANI): Avocados could help fight ageing and several diseases as they bolster cells' power centres against harmful free radicals, say scientists.
Mexico City, April 23 (IANS/EFE) Poet Javier Sicilia received the Sergio Mendez Arceo Human Rights Prize this weekend for his efforts to promote peace in Mexico.
Guadalajara (Mexico), April 22 (IANS/EFE) More than 50 young Mixtec Indians gave a concert in the western Mexican city of Guadalajara, in which they fused their ancestral musical tradition with melodies made famous by the legendary British rock group The Beatles.
Ciudad Juarez (Mexico), April 22 (IANS/EFE) At least 13 people were gunned down and four wounded in an attack by suspected cartel gunmen at a bar in the northern Mexican city of Chihuahua, authorities said.
Washington, Apr 21 (ANI): Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney reacted to Montana Democratic Governor, Brian Schweitzer's assertion of him avoiding talking about his family history and immigration because "then he'd have to talk about his family coming from a polygamy commune in Mexico."
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday said the developing and emerging economies would continue to play the role of growth drivers for the world.
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), April 20 (IANS) Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has said protection of the manufacturing sector is a major political consideration, even as India is trying to further integrate itself with the global economy.
Puerto Vallarta (Mexico), April 20 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Anand Sharma has stressed the need for sticking to the Doha Round of trade talks and creating a 'level playing field' by removing impediments to trade.
Mexico City, April 20 (IANS/EFE) The Mexican social media has been buzzing with criticism of an anaesthesiologist who mocked patients by posting humiliating operating room photos on her Facebook page.
Washington, April 20 (IANS) India has called upon G-20 nations, the world's top economies, to work out a "credible and ambitious" action plan to put the global economy firmly on the path of recovery as also promote strong, sustainable and balanced growth.
Washington, Apr 19 (ANI): Identifying people by capturing pictures of their eyes is becoming easier, a new study has revealed.
London, Apr 19 (ANI): British Petroleum (BP) reached a cost settlement of 7.8 billion dollars for over 100,000 private plaintiffs to resolve claims for economic, property and medical damages resulting from the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Andy Garcia a Cuba-born actor has said that his new film, "For Greater Glory", talks about the people who are ready to die for freedom if they think the freedom is taken from them. He further said that freedom is human beings' most valuable asset.
Mexico City, April 19 (IANS/EFE) Cuban-born actor Andy Garcia said here that his new film, "For Greater Glory", speaks about those people who are ready to die for freedom if it's taken from them, and he added that this right is human beings' most precious asset.
Washington, Apr 18 (ANI): Researchers have found promising anti-diabetic substance in the amorfrutin class of natural substances.
Beijing, April 18 (IANS/EFE) The value of China's trade with Latin America rose 31.5 percent last year to $241.5 billion, a senior Chinese official said.
Mexico City, April 18 (IANS/EFE) Mexico and India broadened the scope of their "privileged association" established in 2007 to include agriculture and mining, the two governments said upon the conclusion of the fifth meeting of the Mexico-India Binational Commission here.
Vatican City, April 16 (IANS/AKI) Pope Benedict XVI marked his 85th birthday Monday.
London, Apr 16 (ANI): Princess Diana's niece, Celia McCorquodale, has posted a wide range of pictures on Facebook including a snap in which a man can be seen drinking a cocktail from her cleavage.
Monterrey (Mexico), April 16 (IANS/EFE) Gunmen killed five people at a disco in Monterrey, the capital of the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon, authorities said Sunday.
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson, who wears a tight leather catsuit as a sexy spy in her upcoming movie 'Marvel Avengers Assemble', has revealed that the outfit was getting her literally hot under the collar.
London, Apr 14 (ANI): Scarlett Johansson, who wears a tight leather catsuit as a sexy spy in her upcoming movie 'Marvel Avengers Assemble', has revealed that the outfit was getting her literally hot under the collar.
Taking a leapfrog from Europe to India, a Netherland based wrist watch mobile phone making company on Friday has put its first step in India by opening its three outlets in capital and capital region and launching its some models to attract customers........
Actor Andy Garcia has expressed pleasure on shooting his next movie "For Greater Glory", at the various historical landmarks of the Mexico, saying the whole experience was wonderful.
Miami, April 14 (IANS/EFE) Actor Andy Garcia has said it was wonderful to be able to shoot his upcoming film, "For Greater Glory", amid Mexico's historical landmarks.
Bangalore, April 13 (IANS) India's second largest IT bellwether Infosys Ltd and its subsidiaries would hire 35,000 people (gross addition) in fiscal 2012-13, about 10,000 less than last fiscal (2011-12), a top company official said Friday.
El Paso (Texas), April 13 (IANS/EFE) A US Border Patrol agent and his girlfriend are in custody on charges of conspiring to buy firearms and ammunition and smuggle them to criminal gangs in Mexico, according to court documents.
Havana, April 13 (IANS/EFE) Mexican President Felipe Calderon said his country's state-owned oil company, Petroleos Mexicanos, is considering participating and investing in crude and natural gas exploration and production projects in Cuban territorial waters.
Monterrey (Mexico), April 12 (IANS/EFE) Eight newly hired Nuevo Leon state police officers have been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two young women in northern Mexico, state officials said.
Mexico City, April 12 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 3.8 percent in 2013, with inflation running at 3 percent, the budget deficit at 2 percent and a negative balance of payments, authorities said, citing a report from the Finance and Public Credit Secretariat.
Mexico City, April 12 (IANS) A 6.4-magnitude quake struck western Mexico Wednesday but there was no major damage, the National Seismological Service (NSS) said.
New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) A list of major earthquakes in the world in 2012, according to the US Geological Survey.
Havana, April 10 (IANS/EFE) Fidel Castro poked fun at US President Barack Obama's plans to sport a guayabera - a tropical shirt that is Cuba's official garment - during this week's Summit of the Americas in Colombia where the Communist-ruled island will not be represented.
Lima, April 10 (IANS/EFE) One of the nine men trapped inside a gold and copper mine in southern Peru said Monday that he and his comrades are well and eager to be rescued.
Culiacan (Mexico), April 9 (IANS/EFE) A singer with the nortena band Los Ciclones del Arroyo was kidnapped and shot in the leg after refusing to perform a song requested by a group of people at a party in Choix, a city in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa, police said.
Mexico City, April 9 (IANS/EFE) A Mexico City police officer survived a shooting when his badge stopped a bullet fired at him by a robbery suspect, authorities said.
Mexico City, April 8 (IANS/EFE) Mothers aged 14-19 account for roughly 480,000, or 24 percent, of Mexico's 2 million annual births, authorities said.
Havana, April 6 (IANS) The number of visitors to Cuba this year reached one million Thursday.
A recent study has revealed that, use of injectable form of progestin for birth control for one year or more doubles the risk of breast cancer in young women.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): Using an injectable form of progestin-only birth control for a year or more doubles the risk of breast cancer in young women, a new study has revealed.
London, April 5 (ANI): A Cambridge Professor has claimed that Usain Bolt can cut his world record from 9.58 seconds to 9.45 with no extra effort on his part or improvement to his fitness.
Washington, Apr 5 (ANI): US Republican presidential contender, Mitt Romney might be facing uncertainty, as there has been a decline in the support amongst the independent women in his camp, according to a latest poll conducted by USA Today/Gallup on Tuesday.
Brasilia, April 5 (IANS/EFE) The government has set its automotive export quotas for Mexico based on the requirements of each automaker operating in Brazil, officials said.
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Tango from Argentina, salsa from Colombia and much more will be on shown at the three day Latin American dance and music festival that starts here Saturday.
Mexico City, April 4 (IANS/EFE) Mexico's foreign reserves rose by $1.1 billion in March to $150.26 billion, the Bank of Mexico said.
London, April 3 (IANS) Vanilla, one of the world's favourite flavours - and also one of the most expensive - is grown mainly in Madagascar, Mexico and India. But a worldwide shortage of vanilla pods could send ice cream prices soaring, experts have warned.
Washington, April 3 (IANS) The percentage of people living in extreme poverty declined from 52 percent in 1981 to 22 percent in 2008 thanks to strong economic growth in the emerging markets of India, Brazil and China, according to a new report.
Washington, April 3 (IANS/EFE) US President Barack Obama, Mexican President Felipe Calderon and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper Monday concluded a summit that highlighted their commitment to greater cooperation on security and economic advancement in North America.
San Diego, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Mexican drug kingpin Benjamin Arellano Felix was sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison by a federal court in San Diego after reaching a plea bargain with prosecutors.
Buenos Aires, April 3 (IANS/EFE) Argentina is looking to reduce its imports of automobiles manufactured in Mexico in light of that country's refusal to revise the 2002 bilateral automotive trade agreement, media reports said.
Mexico City, April 3 (IANS) A magnitude-6.3 earthquake jolted Mexico Monday, prompting evacuation of buildings in the capital.
Guadalajara (Mexico), April 2 (IANS/EFE) A natural gas pipeline owned by Mexican state oil monopoly Petroleos Mexicanos, or Pemex, caught fire when fuel was being stolen from a stretch near the western city of Tlajomulco, officials said.
Mexico City, April 2 (IANS/EFE) The seven members of a satanic cult arrested last week for allegedly sacrificing two 10-year-old boys and a 44-year-old woman to Mexico's Holy Death deity have been identified, an official said.
London, Apr 1 (ANI): Researchers have come up with a 3D map of the sky, which facilitates scientists to look into the time six billion years ago when dark energy became a dominant influence on the Universe's expansion.
Auckland (New Zealand), March 29 (IANS) Team MRF, with a two-car line-up comprising Indian champion Gaurav Gill (co-driver Glenn Macneall) and fresh recruit Chris Atkinson (Stephane Prevot), both in brand new Skoda Fabia S2000 cars, will begin their quest to regain the Asia Pacific Rally Championship title here this weekend when the Rally of Wangharei will be held.
Mexico City, March 26 (IANS/EFE) The head of Mexico's Federal Electoral Institute, or IFE, said political parties that failed to abide by gender equality rules in selecting candidates for the July general elections would face legal consequences.
Rio de Janeiro, March 25 (IANS) Mano Menezes, head coach of the Brazilian men's national football team, revealed that he received a stern warning from the interim president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) Jose Maria Marin.
A scientist from Indian origin has revealed that women having low serum levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone that is produced by the adipose tissue of the body, are more susceptible to develop asthma in the future, particularly if they are smoker
Washington, March 24 (ANI): Women with low serum levels of adiponectin, a protein hormone produced by adipose tissue, are more likely than others to develop asthma in the future - especially if they smoke, an Indian origin scientist has revealed.
San Salvador, March 24 (IANS/EFE) Remittances to El Salvador rose 10.1 percent in the first two months of this year compared with the same period in 2011, the nation's central bank said Friday.
San Diego, March 24 (IANS/EFE) The number of minors transporting drugs across the Mexico-US border continues to rise, as does the number of "blind mules" who transport dope without their knowledge, activists said.
Mexico City, March 24 (IANS/EFE) A commission of the Legislative Assembly of Mexico City approved a bill that would ban bullfights in the Mexican capital.
Mexico City, March 24 (IANS/EFE) Environmental watchdog Greenpeace denounced on World Water Day the pollution of rivers and other surface waters in Mexico and asked the government to establish a policy of zero dumping of toxic substances by 2020.
Mexico City, March 23 (IANS/EFE) At least 47 sex-trafficking rings are operating in Mexico and the number of victims is more than 800,000 a year, including 20,000 children, lawmaker Rosi Orozco said.
Mexico City, March 23 (IANS) The World Bank has announced a $300 million loan to Mexico to shield it from fiscal risks.
Jennifer Lopez has ruled out reports that claimed that she has secretly tied knots with toyboy Casper Smart in a secret ceremony onboard a yacht and attended by none.
Washington, Mar 23 (ANI): Jennifer Lopez has dismissed reports claiming that she married toyboy Casper Smart in a secret ceremony.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Barack Obama's eldest daughter Malia, who was in Mexico on Tuesday, is said to be fine even though the country was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): The first observation of a cosmic effect theorized 40 years ago could provide a more accurate tool for understanding the forces behind the universe's formation and growth, including the enigmatic phenomena of dark energy and dark matter, researchers say.
New York, Mar 21 (ANI): George Clooney has teamed up with Rande Gerber to launch his own brand of tequila - 'Casamigos'.
Washington, Mar 21(ANI): David Arquette has said that he does not want to start dating yet as it's still 'too soon' after his break-up with girlfriend Christine McLarty.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Researchers have explained why our immune system usually makes us worse while trying to make us hale and hearty.
New York, Mar 21 (ANI): George Clooney has teamed up with Rande Gerber to launch his own brand of tequila - 'Casamigos'.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): The first observation of a cosmic effect theorized 40 years ago could provide a more accurate tool for understanding the forces behind the universe's formation and growth, including the enigmatic phenomena of dark energy and dark matter, researchers say.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Researchers have explained why our immune system usually makes us worse while trying to make us hale and hearty.
Washington, Mar 21(ANI): David Arquette has said that he does not want to start dating yet as it's still 'too soon' after his break-up with girlfriend Christine McLarty.
Washington, Mar 21 (ANI): Barack Obama's eldest daughter Malia, who was in Mexico on Tuesday, is said to be fine even though the country was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale.
Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): A daredevil adventurer plans to jump from 120,000 feet after his test jump of 71,581 feet proved to be a success.
Washington, Mar 17 (ANI): A daredevil adventurer plans to jump from 120,000 feet after his test jump of 71,581 feet proved to be a success.
Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Kim Kardashian has apparently threatened to sue after a billboard in Mexico used her image for a plastic surgery advert.
Washington, Mar 15 (ANI): Kim Kardashian has apparently threatened to sue after a billboard in Mexico used her image for a plastic surgery advert.
