Mexico
Mexico is a federal republic in North America, bordered by the United States to the north, Guatemala and Belize to the south, the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea to the east. Its capital is Mexico City, one of the world's largest metropolitan areas. With a population exceeding 128-million, Mexico is the tenth most populous country globally and the most populous Spanish-speaking nation. The economy is the fifteenth largest in the world by nominal GDP, characterised by a diverse industrial base spanning automotive manufacturing, electronics, petroleum extraction and refining, mining, agriculture and tourism. Mexico is a major exporter of vehicles, electronics, machinery, oil and agricultural products including avocados, tomatoes and berries. The currency is the Mexican peso. The country operates as a federal presidential republic comprising 31 states and Mexico City as a federal entity. Mexico is a founding member of the United Nations, a member of the World Trade Organisation, the International Monetary Fund, the G20 and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. It is party to the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement in 2020, cementing deep economic integration with its northern neighbours. Mexico is rich in mineral resources, including silver, copper, gold, zinc and lithium, positioning it as a significant player in global critical minerals supply chains. The nation gained independence from Spain in 1821 and has since developed into Latin America's second-largest economy.
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Bafana Bafana inspire us to hope and to strive
1st June 2026 Dear Fellow South African, In just under two weeks’ time, Bafana Bafana will participate in the opening match in this year’s FIFA World Cup... →
Ramaphosa rallies S Africans behind Bafana Bafana ahead of 2026 World Cup opener
By: Thabi Shomolekae 1st June 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on all South Africans to support Bafana Bafana as they prepare to face Mexico in the opening match of the 2026... →
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By: Reuters 27th May 2026 The World Health Organization on Saturday, May 17, declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health Emergency of... →
OPINION: How can South Africa leverage digital public infrastructure for improved educational outcomes?
22nd May 2026 South Africa’s education system has no shortage of policy ambition. It has strategies, data systems, institutional mandates, and a growing national... →
SA: Leon Schreiber: Address by Home Affairs Minister, on the occasion of the Home Affairs Budget Debate (Vote 5) (19/05/2026)
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Opinion: South Africa’s doctrine gap
23rd April 2026 South Africa keeps relitigating 1994 while the world builds the next industrial order without it, writes economic commentator Itumeleng Mahabane. →
To tap into tourism potential, South Africa must address airport, visa bottlenecks – Mavuso
By: Schalk Burger 20th April 2026 To seize the opportunity for boosting growth and development presented by tourism, South Africa must address airport capacity constraints,... →
Industry body confirms shift in sources of South African fuel imports 
By: Terence Creamer 20th April 2026 The Fuel Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) has confirmed that fuel imports for the period from April to June will increasingly be... →
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